Automation (Controls) Engineer

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

Job summary

Accounting Search in Boston seeks a Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation systems across facilities. You will work with Rockwell, Wonderware, and SQL environments while collaborating with plant operations to optimize performance.

Travel to all facilities for project work and start-ups, train site technicians, and develop clear maintenance instructions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and willingness to fly are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation programming concepts.
• Solid knowledge of electrical concepts and theories.
• Familiarity with WAN and LAN computer networks.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to apply logical/scientific thinking to problems.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems and automation networks.
• Travel to all facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Collaborate with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Develop relationships with Plant Operations to optimize systems and output.
• Create written maintenance instructions for automation systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Industrial automation concepts

Electrical concepts

WAN/LAN networks

Customer-focused

Report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Time management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix 5/500/5000/Studio

Rockwell RS View/Factory Talk Studio

Wonderware System Platform/InTouch/InBatch/Historian

Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs

Rockwell Point IO & Flex IO

AutoCAD

Microsoft SQL

VMWare Workstation/ vSphere

Cisco networking hardware

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