Onsite Controls Engineer-24/7 Industrial Automation Equity

VulcanForms Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 84,800 - 116,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

VulcanForms seeks a Controls Engineer to provide onsite controls expertise during manufacturing. You will troubleshoot downtime on large industrial 3D printers and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to drive faster, more efficient resolutions.

The role supports a 24/7/365 operation with a Monday–Wednesday shift and every other Thursday, and involves ongoing documentation and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing, developing, commissioning, and troubleshooting hardware and software for industrial control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Proficiency with motion control, industrial safety, HMIs, process monitoring, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read PLC code and electrical schematics; read IEC 61131‑3 languages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and health to proactively identify issues before they impact production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in fast-paced production environments with minimal downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis to investigate recurring problems and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate records of downtime, incidents, and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to ensure effective communication and alignment on process improvements.

Skills

Industrial controls

Motion control

IEC 61131-3

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

Beckhoff

TwinCAT

Industrial networking

HMI interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff

B&R

TwinCAT

Ethernet/IP

Job description

VulcanForms seeks a Controls Engineer to provide onsite controls expertise during manufacturing. You will troubleshoot downtime on large industrial 3D printers and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to drive faster, more efficient resolutions.

The role supports a 24/7/365 operation with a Monday–Wednesday shift and every other Thursday, and involves ongoing documentation and process improvement efforts.