Automation (Controls) Engineer

Job Juncture; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to design, integrate, and support automation across multiple facilities. You will work under senior engineers on industrial control systems, HMIs, and communications networks.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio, Wonderware, SQL, AutoCAD, and networking basics, and be willing to travel to sites for start-ups and training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems and automation networks.
• Travel to facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups.
• Develop relationships with Plant Operation to improve systems architecture and efficiency.
• Create written instructions for local Maintenance for automation systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Industrial automation concepts

Electrical concepts

WAN/LAN networks

Troubleshooting

Time management

Report writing

Presentation skills

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio

RSView/FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware System Platform/InTouch/InBatch/Historian

PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives

Point IO / Flex IO

AutoCAD

SQL

VMware Workstation / vSphere

Cisco networking hardware

Job description

Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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