APO / 3rd Class Engineer (Saugus, MA) Synerfac Technical Staffing
- $35–$45 Per Hour
- Employee
| Location | Ayer, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Support and promote a strong safety culture across the facility. Troubleshoot process, automation, and equipment-related issues impacting production. Read, maintain, and update P&IDs, I/O drawings, and control system documentation. Manage and maintain process control systems, automation equipment, and industrial networks. Support upgrades and maintenance of process control computers and IT/OT infrastructure. Lead control system modifications and improvements for new and existing equipment. Manage capital projects involving DCS, QCS, PLC, HMI, and automation systems. Work closely with maintenance teams to resolve controls-related downtime issues. Implement engineering standards, controls policies, and change management processes. Support quality control systems and interact with stakeholders across the mill. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, R&D, and Engineering teams to improve performance and reliability.
A successful Automation and Controls Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering. 2+ years of process controls, automation, or controls engineering experience. Experience supporting industrial manufacturing operations. Strong interest in control systems, automation, and computer-based control platforms. Experience with project management and capital project execution. Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience working with Windows-based industrial systems. Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems. AutoCAD experience preferred. Experience with defect detection or gauging systems is a plus. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms preferred.
Hands-on automation and controls role. Lead impactful capital projects. Exposure to advanced control systems. Collaborative engineering environment. Strong career development opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits.

