Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Beacon Engineering Resources

  • Woburn, Massachusetts
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Controls Engineer experienced in building, commissioning, integrating, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWoburn, Massachusetts

    Description

    REQUIREMENT: US Citizen or GC Holder 

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Controls Engineer experienced in building, commissioning, integrating, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate understands the complete machine — electrical, power, controls, networking, PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and robotics.

    Key Responsibilities

    Controls Programming & Integration

    • PLC programming: Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff
    • HMI/SCADA development: Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC
    • Robot and automation integration: Fanuc, KUKA, ABB
    • MES and industrial network interfacing

    Machine Build & Commissioning

    • Electrical assembly, control panels, I/O wiring, and equipment integration
    • Read and verify electrical drawings and specifications
    • Perform FAT/SAT, machine bring-up, and commissioning
    • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues

    Production Troubleshooting & Reliability

    • Rapidly troubleshoot live production equipment
    • Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent countermeasures
    • Improve equipment uptime, reliability, MTTR and MTBF

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field
    • Strong hands-on manufacturing automation experience
    • PLC programming and electrical/controls troubleshooting experience
    • Ability to read electrical schematics and work directly on production equipment
    • Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

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