Control Engineer

Controls Engineer (PLC, Robotics & Automation)

Onsite at Wilmington, MA

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing and robotics systems in a pilot-to-volume production environment. This is a hands-on role focused on PLC programming, automation integration, machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and production support for advanced manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with industrial automation, controls systems, robotics integration, and production-floor problem solving.

Location

📍 Wilmington, MA / North Reading, MA

✅ 100% Onsite (5 days/week)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or similar.
• Design, maintain, and support HMI/SCADA systems including Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, or equivalent.
• Support machine build activities including panel wiring, I/O validation, sensor integration, and equipment assembly.
• Execute commissioning, FAT, SAT, startup, and production ramp-up activities.
• Integrate industrial robots and automation cells (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or similar).
• Troubleshoot live production equipment, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support MES integration, machine connectivity, and data acquisition using OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and related technologies.
• Verify compliance with controls, electrical, and safety standards.
• Maintain controls documentation, commissioning records, and engineering drawings.
• Drive equipment uptime and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and support.
• Hands-on commissioning, startup, and machine bring-up experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting production equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB robots.
• MES integration experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols including OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Experience supporting automated production lines from build through production.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• High-visibility automation projects.
• Hands-on engineering role with advanced robotics and manufacturing technologies.
• Opportunity to own systems from machine build through production support.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 40 Hours/Week
• Occasional overtime based on project milestones and commissioning activities

Travel

Travel may be required between Massachusetts facilities, Seattle, and vendor/integrator locations.

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