Automation Controls Engineer

On-Board Engineering is hiring an Automation Controls Engineer in Newton, MA!

Position Type
:
Full-Time, 9-12 month duration with potential for direct hire or extension based upon performance and business need

Job Location
:
Newton, MA

Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Vacation, etc.

Compensation
: $60 - $80/hr depending upon experience

Drug and background screenings required

Is a global advanced materials company that manufactures high-performance metals, alloys, precision components, and specialty materials used in industries including semiconductors, aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.

The Automation Controls Engineer will design, program, install, modify, and repair all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery in a manufacturing environment.

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles.
• Generate electrical schematics and documentation necessary to install and troubleshoot control system and interface it to other system components.
• Perform PLC/HMI/Automation Controller programming with emphasis on program reliability, safety and ease of updated troubleshooting documentation.
• Define scope documents for new and existing equipment from external providers. Establish product acceptance criteria.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements.
• Work with SCADA and MES vendors and internal IT team to develop and maintain robust data acquisition and management solutions to support plant operations.
• Work with equipment engineers, process engineers, plant maintenance and operations teams to drive improvements in machine reliability, product quality and process yield.

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated required capability as an Automation Technician for 5 years.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Inductive Automation / Ignition programming.
• Experience in PLC programming.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, asset utilization/OEE.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background screenings required.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.