Senior Controls Engineer

DSJ Global; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing control systems for production equipment in high-tech industries. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial experience in automation, and competency in PLC programming. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, servo control programming, and electrical schematic design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems, including schematics and component selection.
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC and HMI systems.
• Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

PLC programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Overview:

Our company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to join a motivated automation engineering team. This position entails designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for both new and existing production equipment. The ideal candidate will drive the development of advanced automation solutions used in a variety of high-tech industries including industrial manufacturing, AI, aerospace, defense, and automotive.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical and Controls Engineering

• Design and develop control systems, including schematics, component selection, and network configurations.
• Build and wire control panels, ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards.
• Modify and enhance existing production systems to improve performance and reliability.

Vision Systems

• Work with machine vision technologies such as Cognex Insight, VisionPro, and VIDI for inspection and automation tasks.

Software and Programming

• Develop and maintain PLC programs using ladder logic.
• Implement cost-effective control solutions and maintain software backups.
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC and HMI systems.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams in the development of custom automation machinery.
• Ensure projects meet scope, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Balance immediate operational needs with long-term engineering initiatives.
• Provide expert-level support for automation systems across manufacturing and engineering departments.
• Assist in the design and operation of control systems and automation processes.

Network Integration

• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve communication issues between equipment and enterprise networks.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of IP-based devices such as code scanners.

Technical Support

• Diagnose and repair electrical control systems down to the component level.
• Provide hands-on support for pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, HMIs, and integrated automation systems.

Documentation

• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using CAD tools.
• Develop user manuals, programming diagrams, and network documentation for technical teams.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to NFPA, OSHA, and internal safety standards.

Capital Projects

• Contribute to capital equipment projects, including integration of software and hardware, vendor coordination, and system commissioning.
• Stay current with advancements in sensors, vision systems, and automation technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new components and technologies for system improvements.

Motion Control

• Apply knowledge of motion controllers and actuators in automation applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, servo control programming, and electrical schematic design.
• Proficiency in CAD and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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