Automation (Controls) Engineer
Gables Search Group · Boston, MA · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.
Responsibilities
- Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators
- Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups
- Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output
- Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support
- Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems
- Must be available to travel to all Facilities to assist with project work and start-ups
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly on commercial aircraft
- Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to all facilities for project work and start‑ups.
Qualifications
Strongly desired:
- Experience with Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio
- Experience with Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio
- Experience with Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch and Historian
- Experience with Rockwell PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives
- Experience with Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems
Beneficial exposure and understanding:
- Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
- Microsoft SQL
- AutoCAD
- VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere
- Programming languages (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)
- Cisco networking hardware
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts
- Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories
- Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks
- Interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary
- Customer focused personality and approach
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Ability to work and manage time independently
- Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively