Automation Engineer (Entry Level)

Lancesoft; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Marlborough, MA is seeking a detail-oriented QA engineer to develop and execute test plans for industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA components. The role is 100% onsite and offers a 12-month assignment.

You will review specifications, perform software and system testing across unit to site acceptance, document defects, and support commissioning with strong independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Develop and execute test plans and cases for industrial automation.
• Review specs and design docs to ensure test coverage.
• Perform software and system testing across lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Generate project documentation for testing deliverables.
• Perform engineering tests and protocol shakedown.
• Execute formal verification testing and troubleshoot failures.
• Support commissioning activities and issue resolution.

Skills

Test plans

Test cases

Industrial automation

PLC logic

HMI screens

SCADA applications

Alarms

Interlocks

Recipes

Batch operations

Data acquisition

Defect tracking

Independent work

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell PLC

Logix 5000

FT View

PlantPAx

Aveva System Platform

Job description

Description: 100% onsite at Results Way, Marlborough MA Schedule: 8-5 Monday- Friday Duration: 12 Months

Must Have skills:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for industrial automation systems, including PLC logic, HMI screens, SCADA applications, alarms, interlocks, recipes, batch operations, and data acquisition functions.
• Review functional specifications, control narratives, user requirements, I/O lists, sequence of operations, and design documents to define comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform software and system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning support.
• Validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network behavior against approved requirements, design specifications, and applicable standards.
• Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of defects using established issue management and change control processes.
• Ability to work independently

Candidates required experience:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for industrial automation systems, including PLC logic, HMI screens, SCADA applications, alarms, interlocks, recipes, batch operations, and data acquisition functions.
• Review functional specifications, control narratives, user requirements, I/O lists, sequence of operations, and design documents to define comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform software and system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning support.
• Validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network behavior against approved requirements, design specifications, and applicable standards.

Candidates preferred experience but not required:

• At least one of the following:
  • Delta V
  • Rockwell PLC, Logix 5000, FT View, PlantPAx
  • Aveva System Platform 2020
• GAMP5 (V-Model) documentation
• Verification test planning and execution
• Cross-functional teamwork, coordination, and communication skills

Deliverables (result you expect from the Project completion, Service outcomes, Individual contributions):

• Generate project documentation for testing
• Perform engineering tests & protocol shakedown
• Perform formal verification testing
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to test failure and generate potential solutions.

Describe the expected materials from the outsourced need (reports, software, designs, equipment, etc.):

• Generate project documentation for requirements and testing

Tasks (Individual)/Milestones (Projects):

• Generate project documentation for requirements and testing
• Perform engineering tests & protocol shakedown
• Perform formal verification testing
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to test failure and generate potential solutions.