Senior Automation Engineer
A growing and well-established industrial automation solutions provider is seeking a skilled Automation Controls Engineer to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong PLC and SCADA experience to work with manufacturing clients across New England. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
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Program and commission control systems in the field.
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Act as a lead engineer on projects when needed.
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Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement automation solutions.
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Produce clear technical documentation and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
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6-10 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming.
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Proven ability to commission automation systems in real-world environments.
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Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
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Capable of functioning as a technical lead when required.
Technical Toolkits - High Proficiency Required in At Least 2 of the Following:
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RSLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE
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OSI PI or FactoryTalk Historian SE
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
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Ignition by Inductive Automation, MS SQL Server 2012, SSRS, Excel Reporter, VMware ESXi/vSphere, PlantPAx 4.0
Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required):
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Programming languages such as .NET, Java, Python, VB, C++
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Experience with OSI PI and PI Coresight
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Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, power generation, or food & beverage
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive salary: $120,000-$130,000
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401(k) with company matching
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Professional development opportunities
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
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Hybrid (2-3 days in the Hopedale, MA office)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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