Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Architect & Commissioning

Live Automation, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Live Automation, Inc. in Sterling, MA seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor the engineering team, own complex projects end-to-end, and mentor junior engineers while advising customers.

You will lead architecture decisions, develop PLC/HMI and vision systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation across manufacturing environments.

Join a lean, fast-moving shop with opportunities for technical leadership, collaboration, and hands-on delivery from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years controls experience in industrial or machine-building environments.
• Hands-on PLC programming with Ignition and Siemens platforms preferred; strong motion control and vision experience.
• Experience with BOM management and electrical drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture decisions, guide engineers, and own project end-to-end from concept through commissioning.
• Architect and develop PLC, HMI, safety, motion, and vision applications using major platforms.
• Define control system architecture and develop electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Develop engineering standards, reusable code libraries, and documentation templates.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure reliable integration.
• Direct on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project schedules, budgets, and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

HMI development

Ignition SCADA

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ignition

2D CAD

Job description

Live Automation, Inc. in Sterling, MA seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor the engineering team, own complex projects end-to-end, and mentor junior engineers while advising customers.

You will lead architecture decisions, develop PLC/HMI and vision systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation across manufacturing environments.

Join a lean, fast-moving shop with opportunities for technical leadership, collaboration, and hands-on delivery from concept to commissioning.