Senior Controls Engineer — Lead Advanced Automation & Safety

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cfsenergy is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take ownership of developing execution approaches for complex machine and process concepts. You will lead the technical aspects of projects while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 7 years of experience with hands-on technical leadership in controls engineering. This role advocates diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Mastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience with control reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06/OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment conceptual development balancing specifications and control requirements.
• Create and approve robust system architectures for manufacturing and test equipment.
• Write and debug PLC structured text emphasizing maintainability and reusability.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting automation controllers

Electrical schematics design

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with job shops and vendors

Machine Vision

Experience with Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms

CAD drafting (AutoCAD Electrical)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field

Job description

Cfsenergy is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take ownership of developing execution approaches for complex machine and process concepts. You will lead the technical aspects of projects while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 7 years of experience with hands-on technical leadership in controls engineering. This role advocates diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.