Senior Automation Engineer

LVI Associates; Hopedale (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A well-established industrial automation solutions provider seeks a skilled Automation Controls Engineer to work with manufacturing clients across New England. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals with strong PLC and SCADA experience.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming.
• Proven ability to commission automation systems in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission control systems in the field.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

OSI PI

Ignition

MS SQL Server 2012

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Overview:

A growing and well-established industrial automation solutions provider is seeking a skilled Automation Controls Engineer to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong PLC and SCADA experience to work with manufacturing clients across New England. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and commission control systems in the field.
• Act as a lead engineer on projects when needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement automation solutions.
• Produce clear technical documentation and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming.
• Proven ability to commission automation systems in real-world environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Capable of functioning as a technical lead when required.

Technical Toolkits - High Proficiency Required in At Least 2 of the Following:

• RSLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE
• OSI PI or FactoryTalk Historian SE
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Ignition by Inductive Automation, MS SQL Server 2012, SSRS, Excel Reporter, VMware ESXi/vSphere, PlantPAx 4.0

Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required):

• Programming languages such as .NET, Java, Python, VB, C++
• Experience with OSI PI and PI Coresight
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, power generation, or food & beverage
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid (2-3 days in the Hopedale, MA office)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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