Automation (Controls) Engineer

Riverscape Search Agency; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverscape Search Agency seeks an experienced professional to design, develop, and support manufacturing controls systems. You will work with Rockwell RSLogix, RSView/Factory Talk, and Wonderware platforms, while traveling to facilities to assist startups and training, ensuring safe, reliable automation environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operations, documentation, and system architecture evolution to maximize efficiency and output across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell RSLogix family and Studio.
• Experience with HMI and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with Wonderware Suite (System Platform, InTouch, InBatch, Historian).
• Experience with PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
• Familiarity with Point IO and Flex IO systems.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, SQL, AutoCAD, VMware, and programming basics.
• Willingness to travel to all facilities for project work and startups.
• Ability to collaborate with Plant Operations to improve systems architecture.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to fly commercially.
• Commitment to safety culture and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls systems.
• Support manufacturing systems automation and HMIs under senior engineers.
• Travel to facilities to assist with projects and startups.
• Work with site technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Create documentation for maintenance and operations.
• Contribute to plant operations for improved efficiencies and output.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Industrial automation concepts

Electrical concepts

WAN/LAN networks

Travel flexibility

Report writing

Presenting information

Logical problem solving

Time management

Troubleshooting

Tools

RSLogix 5/500/5000/Studio

RSView/Factory Talk Studio

Wonderware System Platform/InTouch/InBatch/Historian

PowerFlex drives

Point IO / Flex IO

AutoCAD

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