Controls Engineer - Automation & MES Specialist

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

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.