Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation Innovator

Johnson Controls

Burlington (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Massachusetts to lead industrial automation and control system design from concept to commissioning. You will own cross-functional projects, specify hardware, write IO/state diagrams, and collaborate with vendors to deliver safe, high‑performing machines.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automation, expertise with EtherCAT/Modbus, and proficiency in Python, C/C++, or PLC-based controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of industry experience with industrial automation and controls.
Design & specification of servo control systems.
Industry experience designing panel schematics, panel layouts, IO lists, and state flows.
Experience in robotics, industrial machinery, or automation.
Experience working with a range of automation vendors, systems and components.
Experience using an industrial communication protocol such as Ethercat, OPC UA, CANOpen, or ModbusTCP.
Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, C#, Java, and PLC based controls.
Familiarity with relay logic for equipment and personnel safety interlocks.
Experience with machine safety concepts and components.
Comfortable making alterations and modifications to wiring in machines and control panels.
Understanding of PID and other closed loop control theories for mechanical and thermal systems.
Practical understanding of PID drawings.

Responsibilities

Own cutting edge control systems that cover our entire process; from high speed laser cutting to precision hydraulic and temperature control.
Specify and select hardware including real-time motion controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor drivers, supporting single and 3-phase AC power system components, and associated personnel and equipment safety interlocks.
Work cross functionally to gather input from many different stakeholders across multiple systems. Write and maintain the IO lists, state diagrams, and specifications for all machines.
Control and power cable design, generate run lists and make component selection.
Work with 3rd party vendors to design, build, and troubleshoot systems.
Contribute to failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments.
Work cross functionally to push the envelope of what is possible.
Have a safety first mindset when designing control schemas.