Automation and Controls Engineer - Brookline, MA

An exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing control systems, automation technologies, and capital improvement projects within a production facility. This role offers a blend of hands-on troubleshooting, engineering project leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing plant reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, operational reliability, and continuous investment in technology and infrastructure. The company is committed to maintaining a safe, collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, solve complex challenges, and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Description

• Support, maintain, and improve plant process control systems and associated automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Develop, review, and update technical documentation including P&IDs, I/O drawings, and operating procedures.
• Manage and execute controls-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Support upgrades and maintenance of manufacturing control networks, computer systems, and automation infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering change initiatives while ensuring compliance with company engineering and safety standards.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to resolve technical issues and optimize equipment performance.
• Provide support for distributed control systems, quality control systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and technical teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with commissioning, system modifications, testing, and implementation of new equipment and controls.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through proactive identification and mitigation of operational risks.
• Provide after-hours technical support for critical controls and automation issues when required.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally within Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in process controls, automation, electrical engineering, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, process automation, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience managing engineering or capital improvement projects.
• Ability to interpret and update technical drawings, control documentation, and process diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial PLCs, HMI systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control technologies.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead and deliver high-impact automation, controls, and capital engineering projects.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, industrial networks, PLC systems, and process controls.
• Broad visibility across engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality functions.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to develop project management and technical leadership skills.
• Varied role combining hands-on technical support with longer-term strategic projects.
• Stable position within a well-established manufacturing business.
• Strong opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• High level of ownership and influence over critical plant systems and operational performance.
• Dynamic engineering environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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