Controls Engineer

Apex Systems; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Wilmington, MA is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing lines in pilot-through-volume production. You will perform hands-on controls engineering, debugging PLC logic, building HMI screens, and ensuring uptime.

You will collaborate on machine builds, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and integrate robotics (Fanuc/KUKA/ABB) while interfacing with MES systems to capture data and ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical or related field.
• At least 3+ years of related experience in controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA and MES interfacing required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC logic across platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff).
• Build and maintain HMI/SCADA applications for real-time line visibility.
• Support machine build, wiring, and panel assembly to bring equipment online.
• Verify machine conformance to specs and complete FAT/SAT acceptance.
• Own machine uptime by monitoring health and reducing downtime.
• Lead commissioning, bring-up, and robotics integration with safety in mind.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robot/automation-cell integration

MES interfacing

Documentation & drawings

Troubleshooting & uptime

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics/CS

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000/ControlLogix

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

OPC-UA

Job description

Job#: 3053069

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Location

Wilmington, MA

Role Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to provide hands-on controls engineering and technical support for the automated manufacturing lines in pilot-through-volume production environment

Day-to-day work includes

• PLC programming & debug — developing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC logic on any platform (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000/ControlLogix, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or similar), following established controls standards.
• HMI/SCADA support — building and maintaining HMI screens and SCADA applications (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, or equivalent) for real-time line visibility, alarms, and production data.
• Machine build & assembly support — mechanical and electrical assembly, panel and I/O wiring, sensor/actuator mounting, and getting equipment physically ready for power-up.
• Machine spec verification & acceptance — verifying each machine is built to specification and complies with controls, electrical, and safety standards; checkout against acceptance criteria; documenting conformance / punch-list items.
• Machine uptime ownership — ensuring the machine is up and running: monitoring equipment health, rapidly responding to faults and downtime, and keeping the line productive.
• Commissioning & bring-up — station/line bring-up, FAT/SAT, and ramp: wiring checkout, I/O verification, sequence testing, and cycle-time tuning.
• Automation & robot integration — integration and programming of industrial robots and automation cells (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, ABB), including safety circuit checkout.
• Daily production support — troubleshooting live equipment, root-cause analysis, and countermeasures to improve uptime (MTTR/MTBF).
• MES interfacing & integration — interfacing equipment with the MES (e.g., the Quickbase-based MES, Ignition, etc.), validating data exchange, and supporting traceability, build-data/test-result capture, and connectivity (OPC-Ua, EtherNet/IP, Profinet).
• Documentation — maintaining electrical/controls documentation, drawings, commissioning checklists, and troubleshooting knowledge bases.

(Technician-level version weights more toward panel build, wiring/I/O checkout, field troubleshooting, and hands-on commissioning support.)

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science or an equivalent field of study.

Experience

3+ years of related experience.

Technical Skills

Controls programming & integration — PLC programming on any platform (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff), HMI/SCADA development (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC), robot/automation-cell integration (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB), and MES interfacing.

Machine build, commissioning & bring-up — electrical assembly and panel/I/O wiring, reading/verifying against drawings and specs, and full FAT/SAT commissioning to bring stations up to spec and standards.

Production-floor troubleshooting & uptime — fast debug of live equipment, root-cause analysis, and countermeasures to keep machines running and improve reliability (MTTR/MTBF).

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.