Automation (Controls) Engineer

Aspire Talent Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems across multiple facilities. You will work under senior engineers to support automation objectives and improve plant efficiencies.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Rockwell platforms, Wonderware, SQL, and CAD tools, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Travel to facilities for project start-ups will be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems and automation.
• Support site controls technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups.
• Foster relationships with Plant Operation to evolve systems architecture and efficiency.
• Create written instructions for local Maintenance for automation systems.
• Travel to facilities as required to support project work and start-ups.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Industrial automation concepts

Electrical concepts/theories

WAN and LAN networks

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Independent time management

Customer-focused approach

Technical report writing

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio

Rockwell RSView/FactoryTalk

Wonderware System Platform/InTouch/InBatch/Historian

Rockwell PowerFlex

Rockwell Point IO / Flex IO

AutoCAD

SQL

VMware Workstation / vSphere

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

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