Portland Engineering, Inc.

Precision. Excellence. Innovation.

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About the firm

Portland Engineering, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based industrial automation and control systems integrator founded in 1992. It designs and deploys PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater utilities, campus power stations, and manufacturing facilities. Operating a dedicated manufacturing division, the practice provides precision contract assembly, volumetric dispensing systems, and custom engineering services for life sciences, biotechnology, and OEM clients under a unified quality environment.

Established
1992
Team
Small
Firm type
Automation & Controls · Process Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Design-Build

Credentials

cETLus · CE · UL 61010-1 · UL 61010-2 · UL 508 · CSA C22.2 · IEC 61010-1

Capabilities

Control System Engineering & Integration

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Delivers fully integrated industrial control platforms engineered for uptime, operational clarity, and cyber security across municipal and critical infrastructure facilities.

  • PLC/HMI programming

    Developing robust control logic and user interfaces using platforms like Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and Ignition.

  • SCADA development & virtualization

    Creating unified supervisory control environments and virtualizing networks to improve diagnostic speeds.

  • OT/ICS cybersecurity & network architecture

    Designing secure operational technology networks that exceed ISA/IEC 62443 guidelines.

  • Panel design, fabrication, and commissioning

    Engineering, assembling, and testing custom electrical panels built to UL standards.

  • Historian configuration & performance dashboards

    Implementing data historians and operations dashboards to track plant performance.

Automation & Process Integration

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Bridges the gap between mechanical design and digital controls to build high-throughput, unified production environments with full operational traceability.

  • Process mapping and automation design

    Creating detailed process maps and front-end engineering documentation to define system intent.

  • Robotics and motion control integration

    Integrating high-speed robotics, sensors, and motion control hardware into manufacturing lines.

  • SCADA/MES implementation

    Deploying supervisory control and manufacturing execution systems to coordinate floor operations.

  • Data collection and OEE dashboards

    Configuring overall equipment effectiveness monitoring and real-time data capture.

  • Feasibility and pilot studies

    Executing proof-of-concept testing to de-risk full-scale automation deployments.

Precision Manufacturing & Contract Assembly

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Provides contract manufacturing of subassemblies, dispense systems, and electromechanical products within a documented quality framework.

  • Turnkey sub-assembly manufacturing

    Building complex mechanical and electrical subassemblies to customer specification.

  • Controlled clean assembly & documentation

    Assembling sensitive devices in controlled environments with rigorous quality logs.

  • Prototype-to-production scaling

    Transitioning initial engineering designs into highly repeatable, full-scale production.

  • Secure domestic manufacturing

    Ensuring secure, US-based supply chain and production operations.

Volumetric Dispensing & Fill System Engineering

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Designs and manufactures patented volumetric dispensing platforms engineered to handle high-value materials and precise volumes.

  • Custom dispensing head and manifold design

    Engineering custom fluid-handling paths for precise liquid distribution.

  • Integrated temperature, viscosity, and flow control systems

    Managing fluid properties dynamically to ensure repeatability in fill volumes.

  • Validation and calibration protocols

    Creating documented testing standards to meet strict regulatory benchmarks.

  • Retrofit kits for existing automation lines

    Developing upgrade kits to integrate precise dispensing into older production setups.

  • On-site commissioning and operator training

    Deploying field engineers to install systems and instruct client personnel.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

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Delivers validation and document control services to ensure process installations meet rigorous compliance standards.

  • IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols

    Developing and executing installation, operational, and performance qualification plans.

  • Documentation control and traceability

    Building transparent and auditable digital trail systems for critical records.

  • Regulatory audit preparation

    Assisting clients in preparing systems and documentation to satisfy FDA and EPA audits.

Support, Field Service & Training

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Offers direct engineer-led operational support, troubleshooting, and customized staff education to maximize equipment uptime.

  • Lifecycle maintenance and support

    Providing ongoing preventative maintenance and technical updates to automated systems.

  • Remote monitoring and diagnostics

    Utilizing secure remote access to troubleshoot and optimize plant operations.

  • Structured operator training programs

    Developing custom training curricula tailored to the specific skill levels of site personnel.

Industries

Utilities · Water Supply · Wastewater · Life Sciences · Pharmaceutical · Medical Devices · Industrial · Manufacturing · Electronics · Education

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