Automation Controls Engineer - Rockwell PLC Systems

Ilocatum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Boston, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to lead the development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls, automation, HMIs, and industrial communications across facilities. You will work under senior engineers and integrators to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio, Wonderware, PowerFlex drives, and AutoCAD, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation programming concepts.
• Solid electrical theory knowledge.
• Familiarity with computer WAN/LAN networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls systems and automation.
• Support traveling to all facilities for project work and start-ups.
• Work with site technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Create written maintenance instructions for automation systems.

Skills

Automation programming concepts

Electrical theory

Network fundamentals

Written communication

Report writing

Time management

Troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix

RSLogix 5000/Studio

FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware System Platform

PowerFlex Drives

Flex IO

AutoCAD

VMware

SQL

C++/Python/Java

Networking hardware

Job description

Ilocatum in Boston, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to lead the development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls, automation, HMIs, and industrial communications across facilities. You will work under senior engineers and integrators to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio, Wonderware, PowerFlex drives, and AutoCAD, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.