Automation (Controls) Engineer

Calqulate; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support automated manufacturing systems across multiple facilities.

You will work with seniors, travel to sites, develop HMIs, integrate automation networks, and troubleshoot equipment using Rockwell and Wonderware tools while collaborating with operation teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing controls systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation hardware and software listed in the duties.
• Ability to travel to all facilities for projects and startups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls, automation, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Assist with project work and startups across facilities; travel as needed.
• Collaborate with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Evolve plant systems architecture to maximize efficiencies and output.
• Support local operations with electrical and automation system support.
• Create written maintenance instructions for automation systems.
• Hold a valid driver's license and willingness to fly.

Skills

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Technical writing

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio

Wonderware InTouch

Wonderware System Platform

Rockwell PowerFlex

Rockwell IO/Flex IO

AutoCAD

Microsoft SQL

VMware

Programming (C/C++, VB, Python, Java)

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