Automation Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI & SCADA Specialist

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, install, modify, and repair electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes reliable PLC/HMI/automation programming, schematic generation, and collaboration with SCADA, MES vendors, and internal IT teams.

Education requirements include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability as an Automation Technician with at least 5 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability as an Automation Technician for 5 years.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, install, modify, and repair electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Generate electrical schematics and documentation for installation and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Perform PLC/HMI/Automation Controller programming with focus on reliability and maintainable troubleshooting docs.
• Define scope documents for new and existing equipment from external providers.
• Establish product acceptance criteria.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design, including electrical requirements.
• Work with SCADA and MES vendors and IT to develop and maintain data acquisition and management solutions for plant ops.
• Collaborate with equipment, process, maintenance, and operations teams to improve machine reliability, product quality and process yield.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA

Ignition

OEE

SPC

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Automation Technician capability (5 years)

Job description

Materion is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, install, modify, and repair electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes reliable PLC/HMI/automation programming, schematic generation, and collaboration with SCADA, MES vendors, and internal IT teams.

Education requirements include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability as an Automation Technician with at least 5 years in manufacturing.