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Automation Controls Engineer - Rockwell PLC Systems

ilocatumBoston, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$90k - $110k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AutoCAD

Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer, Rockwell PLC Systems

Location: Boston, MA
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Required to company facilities for projects and start-ups
Pay: $90,000 to $110,000 per year

Design and support the automation systems that keep manufacturing running, working on projects and start-ups across multiple facilities.

Must-Haves

  • Solid understanding of industrial automation programming
  • Strong knowledge of electrical concepts and theory
  • Understanding of WAN and LAN networks
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including writing procedures and reports
  • Ability to work independently and manage your time
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel by air

What You'll Do

  • Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls, HMIs, and industrial networks
  • Support automation projects under the direction of senior engineers and integrators
  • Travel to facilities to support project work and start-ups
  • Partner with site controls technicians on troubleshooting and training
  • Support plant operations with electrical and automation needs
  • Write clear automation instructions for maintenance teams
  • Work with plant operations to improve system architecture and output

Nice-to-Haves

  • Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, and Studio 5000
  • FactoryTalk View and RSView
  • Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch, and Historian
  • PowerFlex VFDs and Point IO or Flex IO systems
  • Knowledge of flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
  • Microsoft SQL, AutoCAD, VMware, or Cisco networking
  • Programming in C++, Visual Basic, Java, or Python

Compensation and Benefits

  • $90,000 to $110,000 per year

About the Company
Our client is a multi-site manufacturer with a corporate engineering team supporting automation across its facilities.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.

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