Chief Engineer Jobs in Oregon

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 hours ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers...

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Design Studies Engineer - Technical Director

  • WSP
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Design Studies Engineer - Technical Director with an Electrical Studies emphasis for our Boise, Idaho office. Remote candidates will...

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Principal Engineer, Hybrid Bonding Module

  • Intel
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago

Job Details: Job Description: As a Principal Engineer for Die-to-Wafer Hybrid Bonding (HBI) module, you will play a pivotal role in defining and scaling next-generation advanced packaging...

Hybrid

Data Center Chief Engineer

  • Amazon
  • Hermiston, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hermiston, OR
  • 2 days ago

The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency....

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Data Center Chief Engineer, AWS

  • Amazon
  • Boardman, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Boardman, OR
  • 2 days ago

Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kawak Aviation Technologies
  • Bend, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 10 days ago

Low bureaucracy Direct impact on product direction and performance Work tied to real-world missions, not internal programs What We're Looking For 8+ years hands on mechanical engineering/design experience...

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Technical Director PCIe Controller Architect

  • Rambus
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago

Overview Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional PCIe Controller Architect and Technical Director to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team. Candidates will be...

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Technical Director Memory Controller Architect

  • Rambus
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago

Overview Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Memory Controller Architect and Technical Director to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team. Candidates will be...

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Entomology Technical Director, Orkin Commercial West

  • Orkin LLC
  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago

Overview Our Entomology team is growing! Ready to do meaningful work with an industry leader? Our Division Pest Control Technical Director is a senior leadership position responsible for the...

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Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Dublin & Cork

  • Jacobs
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 18 days ago

Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes,...

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Design Verification Principal Engineer - Memory Controller IP

  • Rambus
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 18 days ago

Overview Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Senior/Principal Design Verification Engineer to join our Memory Controller IP team in Hillsboro, Oregon....

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AI Red Team Lead Engineer

  • US Bank
  • Gresham, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 30+ days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Principal Engineer: XeSS and Neural Graphics

  • Intel
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details: Job Description: Drive Intel's XeSS and related AI-based graphics technologies for Client Graphics, with direct impact across XeSS Super Resolution, XeSS Frame Generation, Neural...

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Principal Engineer - Distributed AI Systems Architecture (Heterogeneous Compute)

  • Intel Corp.
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details: Job Description: We are seeking a Principal Engineer to define and architect the next generation of distributed AI systems across heterogeneous compute platforms, including CPUs,...

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Senior Transmission Planner - Technical Director - Remote

  • WSP
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago

This Opportunity POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Planner for our Denver, CO office. This position will also offer remote opportunities to...

Remote

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Oregon offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Engineers in Oregon
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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