Process Controls Engineer

About the Role

Cometeer is looking for a Process Controls Engineer to support a variety of electromechanical processes across Factory Extraction and Packaging Operations. The role will focus on continuous improvement projects of varying complexity to support production capacity, reduce costs, improve equipment efficiency, and enhance operational performance. The role will report directly to the Engineering Manager with guidance from senior engineers and plant leadership. You will work closely with the Engineering, Maintenance, and other Operations team members to troubleshoot, select, install, test, and modify existing equipment. This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business through innovative automation and process improvements. Cometeer is committed to investing in your professional growth through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and training.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, configure, troubleshoot, and test machine control systems, including a broad range of sensors and instrumentation, primarily on Allen-Bradley platforms
• Design, develop, and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency
• Support and guide technicians during control system troubleshooting or modifications
• Maintain and document automation programs and electrical schematic revision history
• Analyze process data to make data-driven decisions for troubleshooting and optimization
• Comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs, and procedures so our products meet and exceed consumer expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, Mechatronics/Controls, or equivalent hands-on experience and training
• 1-4 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement with electro-mechanical systems supporting a production environment for candidates with a relevant engineering degree; candidates substituting hands-on experience for a degree should have 5+ years of relevant experience, including Allen-Bradley controls programming and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with programming PLCs, HMIs, and drives; exposure to Allen-Bradley equipment and A-B PLC code
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Strong, data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and within teams
• Effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities across different levels of the organization

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Programming: Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Indralogic, Python, SQL, Siemens
• Automation: Variable frequency drives, pneumatic valves, servo motion control, PID control, vision inspection, robotics
• Industrial communications: ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, IO-Link devices, Profibus, ASI-Bus
• Data & Reporting: FactoryTalk Historian, Vantagepoint, Ignition, Power BI, Perspective, basic SQL queries
• Experience installing and commissioning control systems
• Food Manufacturing: CIP systems, batch process familiarity, SQF / GMP awareness, hygienic equipment design
• Mechanical aptitude including Solidworks design, fabrication, and mechanical drawings

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires standing, walking, sitting, and using hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision with depth perception
• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with hours varying week to week based on production needs - some weeks a standard 40-hour schedule, others requiring longer days (up to 10 hours), with occasional evening or weekend coverage
• Position is based on-site in Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Environment temperature: 50°F-100°F

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Full medical, dental, and vision plans. Cometeer pays for ~80% of your medical insurance plan
• HSA & FSA available
• 401(k) with Company Match: Matching contribution up to 4%
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of annually accrued PTO and 12 holidays
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks at full pay; an additional 8 weeks of short-term disability leave at full pay for delivery & recovery
• Wellness Resources: Fitness discounts, mental health support, financial and legal counseling
• Free coffee when you're at work and discounts for your at-home subscription

Why Join Cometeer

• Take on a high-impact role where your work directly affects production, with the freedom to think creatively and explore solutions alongside a supportive team
• Build broad technical range across a variety of systems and machines, with technical mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities for growth as you develop
• Join a small, tight-knit team that punches above its weight - collaborative, transparent, and driven by data, AI, and continuous improvement
• Work somewhere fast-paced and adaptive, where priorities shift and projects move quickly - and where you'll be caffeinated by the world's best coffee along the way