Control Engineer

Reiser; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

REISER is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design, commission, and support automated control systems for food processing equipment. The role involves programming PLCs/ HMIs, selecting components, and ensuring safety compliance across IEC, NFPA, UL, CSA standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and service teams, participate in FAT/SAT, and travel to customer sites as needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years designing and implementing industrial control and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation platforms including CompactLogix/Micro 800 PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support projects.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and IEC electrical standards.
• ERP/MRP experience for BOMs, purchasing, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and teams to define automation requirements.
• Select electrical components per safety standards (IEC, NFPA, UL, CSA).
• Develop BOMs and component specifications.
• Design control systems and network architectures using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion systems.
• Support FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning and start-up activities.
• Create technical documentation and provide remote technical support.

Skills

Electrical controls design

PLC/SCADA programming

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Job description

On Site Required – No Remote Availability

With more than 60 years of success in the food equipment industry, REISER is recognized worldwide for its high-quality equipment, innovative engineering, and outstanding service and support. Total commitment to our customers is at the core of who we are, making REISER the one supplier that food manufacturers can trust for better, smarter food processing and food packaging solutions and equipment.

We take great pride in providing the resources our customers need to ensure their success. Our team of talented and passionate professionals works hard, embraces challenges, and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the success of our customers. This customer-centric focus has led to extraordinary growth, and we are now seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support our Engineering department.

Our Vision

• Robert Reiser & Co. will serve the food industry and other selected markets by selling and supporting equipment that provides solutions to customer needs.
• Every customer contact will result in an improved relationship with that customer.
• We will continuously strive to strengthen our supplier partnerships.
• We will encourage our fellow employees to reach their potential.
• Therefore, we will earn a fair profit and ensure our future.

Who We’re Looking For

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for specifying components, designing and commissioning electrical control systems, programming and troubleshooting automation systems, and providing technical support to customers. This role includes developing electrical schematics, selecting and integrating control hardware, programming PLCs, HMIs, servo-controlled systems, and Ethernet networks, conducting system testing and validation, supporting equipment installations and startups, and collaborating with mechanical machine designers, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Over the last several years, Reiser has designed and implemented highly automated production lines for a diverse range of food products, including pizza dough, ground beef, plant-based protein burgers, energy bars, turkey bacon, gluten-free bakery products, and packaged cheese snacks.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with customers, sales team, project managers, procurement, and engineering teams to understand application requirements and develop effective automation solutions.
• Specify and select electrical and control system components in compliance with IEC, NFPA, UL, CSA, and applicable safety standards.
• Develop detailed bills of materials (BOMs), and component specifications.
• Design electrical control systems, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and network architecture using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Build electrical control panels.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motion control systems, and Ethernet networks, primarily using Rockwell Automation platforms, as well as Omron, Lenze, and Nidec technologies.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT), prior to shipment and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer sites.
• Create technical documentation, including user manuals, operating procedures, electrical drawings, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.
• Provide remote technical support to customers and field service technicians by diagnosing and resolving electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
• Participate in UL and CSA inspections and ensure designs comply.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance machine performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with machine designers, purchasing, and service teams throughout all phases of a project, from concept development through final commissioning.
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular status updates to stakeholders while ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on time.
• Travel to customer facilities, vendor locations, and tradeshow as required to support project execution, installations, commissioning activities, and customer support.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of experience designing and implementing industrial control and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Rockwell Automation control platform, including CompactLogix and Micro 800 PLCs, PanelView 5000 and 800HMIs, CCW, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and FactoryTalk View SE/ME software, PowerFlex drives, Kinetix servo systems, and Ethernet/IP industrial networks.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project execution, customer installations, commissioning, and technical support activities.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508A, CSA, IEC.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for managing bills of materials, inventory, purchasing, and engineering change orders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Joining Reiser means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that values relationships, encourages team members to reach their potential, and is committed to ongoing success. We believe every customer interaction is an opportunity to strengthen our partnerships, and our team is at the heart of that mission. If you're ready for a fulfilling, hands-on career with a company that values your skills and dedication.