Automation (Controls) Engineer

Ashton North LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a qualified professional to design, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls and automation systems. You will work under senior engineers to support site startups and ongoing operations across multiple facilities.

You should bring strong knowledge of Rockwell and Wonderware tools, plus electrical theory, networking, and programming skills (C++, Python, VB). Travel and a valid driver’s license are required for project support.

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 to groups.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to problems.
• Ability to work and manage time independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems and automation.
• Travel to all facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Collaborate with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Advise on evolving systems architecture to maximize efficiency.
• Provide electrical/automation system support to Operations.
• Create written maintenance instructions for local teams.

Skills

Industrial automation

Control systems design

Electrical concepts

WAN/LAN networking

Problem solving

Report writing

Communication

Tools

Rockwell Studio

RSLogix/RSView/FactoryTalk

Wonderware Suite

PowerFlex Drives

HMI systems

InTouch / InBatch / Historian

AutoCAD

VMware

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