Automation (Controls) Engineer

6 Degrees Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to design, integrate, and support control systems for multiple facilities. You will work with HMIs, automation hardware, and industrial networks, traveling to sites for startups and commissioning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operations, training, and documenting procedures to improve reliability and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation concepts.
• Solid electrical theory knowledge.
• Familiarity with WAN/LAN networks.
• Ability to write reports and procedures.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls systems and HMIs.
• Travel to all facilities to assist with projects and startups.
• Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Evolve plant operations systems to maximize efficiency and output.
• Provide electrical and automation support to local operations.
• Create written maintenance instructions for automation systems.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical theory

WAN/LAN networks

Written communication

Report writing

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft SQL

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio

Wonderware

VMWare

Job description

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators
  • Experience with some of the following is strongly desired:
    • Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio
    • Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio
    • Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch and Historian
    • Rockwell PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives
    • Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems
  • Exposure and understanding of the following is beneficial:
    • Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
    • Microsoft SQL
    • AutoCAD
    • VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere
    • Programming (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)
    • Cisco networking hardware
• Must be available to travel to all Facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups
• Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.
• Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support.
• Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly on commercial aircraft.

• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories
• Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks
• Interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary.
• Customer focused personality and approach
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to work and manage time independently
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively