Automation and Controls Engineer

$90,000 - $125,000/Yr

Nesco Resource - Billerica, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Billerica, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Automation and Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems for industrial machinery. This role involves developing engineering practices, creating technical documentation, and managing technical projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation and controls, particularly in industrial settings such as semiconductors and chemical processing.

Responsibilities

• Program automation and controls systems using PLCs for industrial equipment
• Develop and work with PLC ladder logic and operator interfaces, with experience in systems like Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi
• Interpret and create logic and flow diagrams to design, program, simulate, test, and implement system controls
• Engage in hands-on design, mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, installation, startup, and field service for material processing systems
• Assist in process design, technical documentation, customer troubleshooting, and managing project timelines and deliverables
• Travel 10-20% to client sites to oversee installation and provide field support

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• Experience in industrial machinery, semiconductors, chemical processing, or water/wastewater industries

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in testing, troubleshooting, installation, and start-up of industrial equipment and material processing systems
• Knowledge of Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Control Diagrams, and PLC programming
• Experience with instrumentation and process control design, installation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Chemical Vapor Deposition, sintering, heat treating, and ceramics processing in controlled atmospheres
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office, and industrial networks
• Experience managing capital equipment construction projects

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental coverage
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)