Automation Controls Engineer- Industrial- Wakefield, MA

The Controls Engineer will maintain automation system and assist with proposes, designs and implementation through specific on going and new projectsClient DetailsA global measurement product manufacturer with smaller more niche facilities across the Northeast. This will be the first Controls Engineer expert apart of the manufacturing engineer as they will assist in automation and control development.DescriptionThe Controls Engineer will be responsible for:Maintain and fix issues with automated manufacturing systems.Design and build PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and Loop Controller systems according to project needs, completing them on time.Program and troubleshoot PLCs and Loop Controllers from different brands like Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley.Create and update HMI (Human Machine Interface) screens for users to interact with the controllers.Program machine controllers and add any extra controls the equipment might need.ProfileThe successful Controls Engineer will have what follows:BS in Engineering discipline5+ years of experience in a manufacturing facilityBackground in clean sheet design control would be big plusExperience with legacy machine maintenance and upgrades would be a big plusJob OfferThe Controls Engineer will be offered:Competitive base salaryFull benefits packageWork on a small team of engineersMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.