Automation Engineer III

ZipRecruiter; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation solutions seeks a Process Automation Engineer III to design and implement PLC and operator interface platforms. This role involves project engineering, customer site support, and collaboration with team members to deliver control systems across various industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience with PLC programming, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits include unlimited vacation and a robust insurance package.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Unlimited Vacation

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Development Reimbursement

Company paid Basic Life & Short-Term, Long-Term Insurance

Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Term Life, Whole Life Insurance

Flu Shot Clinic & First Aid/AED/CPR Classes

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with PLC code development.
• 2-3 years experience with operator interface platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLC software for various systems.
• Collaborate during system commissioning and support software libraries.
• Prepare project status reports as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Logix 5000

Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View

Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About Stellix Global Services

We collaborate with our customers and technology and service partners with a relentless co-innovation mindset. We solve difficult challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes. If you are a problem solver with a passion for working across multiple technologies and business relationships, we invite you to explore opportunities at Stellix Global Services.

SUMMARY - The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Process Automation Engineer III who will join our project services group and participate in all technical aspects, including project engineering, implementation of new product technologies, and customer site support.

This position is dedicated to designing, developing, documenting, testing, and aiding in the implementation of PLC and operator interface platforms for automated control systems. The candidate will execute project activities with team members to quote, execute, and implement control systems at customer sites across various industries.

This position includes 4 primary functions:

1. Contribute to the development of control system architectures
2. Develop PLC control software from functional system descriptions
3. Develop operator interface platforms (HMI, SCADA) from functional system descriptions
4. Deploy to customer sites to execute system startup and commissioning with team members

RESPONSIBILITIES - What You’ll Do

• Develop and/or optimize PLC software for a wide variety of systems
• Develop and/or optimize local operator interface platforms
• Collaborate with team lead during system commissioning
• Support PLC/SCADA software libraries
• Analyze P&ID's and electrical schematics to facilitate control system development
• Effectively plan and manage daily tasks with time-critical awareness
• Prepare project status reports and summaries as necessary or required
• Travel: (e.g.,) 20% within the Greater Boston area
• Cooperate with others to uphold Stellix’s Total Customer Commitment and focus on Quality

QUALIFICATIONS - What You’ll Bring

• Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with the implementation of PLC control code
• Experience with the implementation of operator interface systems
• Experience programming/configuring VFDs
• Experience with configuring distributed system networks
• Ability to get along well with others
• Appropriate and professional demeanor and appearance

• Preferred qualifications:
• 5+ years high-level experience with PLC code development
• 2-3 years high-level experience with operator interface platforms

• Required Competencies
• Allen Bradley Logix 5000
• Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View
• Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA systems
• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of PC hardware, software, and applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with general directions
• Ability to manage additional tasks as the position evolves

What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company paid Basic Life & Short-Term, Long-Term Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Term Life, Whole Life Insurance
• Flu Shot Clinic & First Aid/AED/CPR Classes

Additional Requirements

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Policy on Unsolicited Resumes

Please note that any third-party unsolicited resume submissions will immediately become the property of Stellix Global Services. We will not pay any fees to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stellix Global Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.