Automation Engineer: Manufacturing Controls & Systems (Travel)

Gables Search Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to design, integrate, and support controls systems across multiple manufacturing sites. Travel to facilities is required to support project work and start-ups, collaborating with plant operations and maintenance.

The role emphasizes Rockwell Automation platforms, PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks; strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing controls systems and automation concepts.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support plant operations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain controls systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation projects, startups, and site commissioning.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations to optimize systems and throughput.
• Create write-ups and procedures for local Maintenance teams.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Industrial automation

Electrical theory

WAN/LAN networks

Troubleshooting

Time management

Independent work

Report writing

Presentation skills

Client interaction

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix 5/500/5000/Studio

Rockwell RSView/FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware System Platform

InTouch

InBatch

Historian

PowerFlex drives

Point/Flex IO

AutoCAD

Microsoft SQL

VMware

Cisco networking

C++, Visual Basic, Python

Job description

Gables Search Group is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to design, integrate, and support controls systems across multiple manufacturing sites. Travel to facilities is required to support project work and start-ups, collaborating with plant operations and maintenance.

The role emphasizes Rockwell Automation platforms, PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks; strong communication and problem-solving are essential.