Automation Controls Engineer - Hands-On, 25% Travel

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to support the design, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of advanced automation systems in Wayland, MA.

This role covers electrical design, control system development, and hands-on problem solving for custom automation cells and standard machinery. The engineer will bridge CNC machines, robotic systems, and third-party equipment through control logic, communication infrastructure, and system validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems, automation equipment, or machine systems.
• Proficiency with electrical schematic design and CAD drafting.
• Experience programming industrial control logic, including ladder logic and I/O management.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical systems, wiring, controls hardware, and software integration.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Ability to read, interpret, modify, and create engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 79 safety standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control schematics for custom automation cells and standard machinery using CAD software.
• Create, program, and modify industrial control logic, including ladder logic, to manage machine communication, I/O systems, and integrated equipment.
• Design and configure electrical hardware systems, including safety circuits, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and related components.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, software, and hardware issues during system build, debug, installation, and commissioning.
• Support in-house system validation and assist with customer-site start-up and integration activities.
• Travel to customer facilities to provide commissioning, troubleshooting, and service support.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, technicians, machinists, and external automation partners to ensure successful system integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, component specifications, and control descriptions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to automation performance and system reliability.

Skills

Electrical schematics

CAD drafting

Ladder logic programming

I/O management

Troubleshooting

Industrial protocols Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Reading engineering drawings

NFPA 79 knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

FANUC robots

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to support the design, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of advanced automation systems in Wayland, MA.

This role covers electrical design, control system development, and hands-on problem solving for custom automation cells and standard machinery. The engineer will bridge CNC machines, robotic systems, and third-party equipment through control logic, communication infrastructure, and system validation.