Automation Engineer: Industrial Controls & HMI Specialist

Riverscape Search Agency; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverscape Search Agency seeks an experienced professional to design, develop, and support manufacturing controls systems. You will work with Rockwell RSLogix, RSView/Factory Talk, and Wonderware platforms, while traveling to facilities to assist startups and training, ensuring safe, reliable automation environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operations, documentation, and system architecture evolution to maximize efficiency and output across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell RSLogix family and Studio.
• Experience with HMI and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with Wonderware Suite (System Platform, InTouch, InBatch, Historian).
• Experience with PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
• Familiarity with Point IO and Flex IO systems.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, SQL, AutoCAD, VMware, and programming basics.
• Willingness to travel to all facilities for project work and startups.
• Ability to collaborate with Plant Operations to improve systems architecture.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to fly commercially.
• Commitment to safety culture and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls systems.
• Support manufacturing systems automation and HMIs under senior engineers.
• Travel to facilities to assist with projects and startups.
• Work with site technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Create documentation for maintenance and operations.
• Contribute to plant operations for improved efficiencies and output.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Industrial automation concepts

Electrical concepts

WAN/LAN networks

Travel flexibility

Report writing

Presenting information

Logical problem solving

Time management

Troubleshooting

Tools

RSLogix 5/500/5000/Studio

RSView/Factory Talk Studio

Wonderware System Platform/InTouch/InBatch/Historian

PowerFlex drives

Point IO / Flex IO

AutoCAD

VMWare Workstation/ vSphere

Cisco networking hardware

Job description

Riverscape Search Agency seeks an experienced professional to design, develop, and support manufacturing controls systems. You will work with Rockwell RSLogix, RSView/Factory Talk, and Wonderware platforms, while traveling to facilities to assist startups and training, ensuring safe, reliable automation environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operations, documentation, and system architecture evolution to maximize efficiency and output across sites.