Controls Engineer

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Below are some details about the position:

• BENEFITS: YES
• PAY: $78 an hour depending on experience
• SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT: Onsite
• DURATION: 6 month contract with potential for extension/conversion

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide hands-on controls engineering and technical support for automated manufacturing lines within a high-visibility robotics and production environment. This role will support machine commissioning, automation integration, production troubleshooting, PLC programming, and continuous improvement efforts across pilot and volume manufacturing operations. Candidates should be comfortable working on the production floor, owning machine performance, and driving equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, or similar.
• Build and maintain HMI/SCADA applications for machine monitoring, alarms, and production visibility.
• Support machine assembly, electrical panel wiring, I/O verification, and equipment startup activities.
• Perform machine commissioning, bring-up, FAT/SAT testing, and production ramp support.
• Integrate and troubleshoot industrial robots and automation systems.
• Provide production-floor support by diagnosing equipment issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Interface manufacturing equipment with MES and plant communication systems.
• Maintain controls documentation, commissioning records, troubleshooting guides, and system drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and automation teams to ensure equipment performance and compliance with project requirements.

MUST HAVES

• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Controls, or a related field .
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting .
• Experience developing or supporting HMI/SCADA systems .
• Hands-on experience with machine commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, and equipment bring-up .
• Experience troubleshooting live production equipment and improving machine uptime.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, perform I/O verification, and support machine integration activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline .

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000/ControlLogix, or Beckhoff TwinCAT .
• Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, or WinCC SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Industrial robot integration experience with Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA robots.
• Experience integrating manufacturing systems with MES platforms .
• Knowledge of industrial communications including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and OPC-UA .
• Prior experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or robotics environments.
• Longer-term tenure in hands-on controls roles demonstrating ownership and stability.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $78.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

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