Equipment/ Automation Engineer in Wilmington, MA

In this role, you will work closely with automation integrators and internal engineering teams to bring production lines online, troubleshoot equipment, improve reliability, and maintain high levels of operational performance. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

Our client, a Top Fortune Tech company, is looking to hire a Equipment/ Automation Engineer in Redmond, WA.

Job Title: Equipment/ Automation Engineer
Location: Wilmington, MA
Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension or FTE conversion
Pay Range: $80/hr to $100/hr W2 
Company: Fortune 5 Company

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Equipment / Automation Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, and ongoing optimization of large-scale automated and semi-automated production lines.
In this role, you will work closely with automation integrators and internal engineering teams to bring production lines online, troubleshoot equipment, improve reliability, and maintain high levels of operational performance. You will take ownership of equipment commissioning, controls, uptime, and continuous improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
This is a highly technical, factory-floor-focused role requiring strong expertise in PLC programming, industrial robotics, motion control, and automated production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Installation & Commissioning: Lead installation, startup, and commissioning of automated production lines in collaboration with automation integrators.
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Validate equipment and production lines against specifications, identify gaps, and drive punch-list items through resolution.
• Equipment Reliability & Uptime: Own equipment performance, preventive maintenance, spare-parts planning, failure analysis, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• PLC & Controls Engineering: Program, modify, debug, and improve PLC logic using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Robotics & Motion Control: Program and troubleshoot FANUC robots, servo systems, motion control, and automated robotic cells.
• Machine Vision & Pneumatics: Support machine-vision systems, pneumatic systems, and related automation technologies.
• Machine Safety: Troubleshoot and maintain safety PLCs, robot safety systems, light curtains, guarding, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability, and production performance through upgrades and root-cause analysis.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain machine specifications, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, spare-parts lists, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Integrator Coordination: Serve as the technical point of contact for automation integrators regarding equipment issues, modifications, and ongoing support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 8+ years of experience in equipment engineering, automation engineering, or controls engineering, with direct ownership of automated production equipment.
• Proven hands-on experience commissioning automated production lines, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment bring-up, and debugging with integrators or OEMs.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with both Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems, including reading, modifying, and debugging control logic.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC industrial robots.
• Knowledge of servo/motion control, machine vision, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, robot safety, light curtains, guarding, and LOTO.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated experience improving equipment uptime and reliability through preventive maintenance, OEE tracking, and root-cause failure analysis.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Ability to work independently in a fully onsite, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced controls expertise, including developing or restructuring Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC logic from scratch.
• Strong FANUC robot programming skills and robotic cell setup experience.
• Experience implementing machine-vision systems, such as Cognex.
• CAD proficiency for fixture and tooling design or modifications using SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Experience integrating automated equipment with plant Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or other data systems for uptime and quality tracking.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.