Process Control Engineer
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This individual will play a key role in identifying planning and managing new equipment installations plant equipment upgrades and opportunities for improved equipment implementations to enhance safety reliability and efficiency across the facility. Additionally the successful candidate will support and expand the use of Inductive Automations Ignition platformthe companys standard for SCADA data visualization and control integrationwhile collaborating cross-functionally with production maintenance and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Design program and maintain PLC control systems (Primarily Allen-Bradley) but other control system experience is a plus.
Develop configure and maintain Ignition SCADA projects for real-time process monitoring control and data collection.
Integrate Ignition with PLCs HMIs Sensors hardware and plant databases to enable robust production data visualization and reporting.
Identify manage install new equipment installations system upgrades and automation improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
Evaluate existing processes and equipment to propose improvements in reliability performance and safety.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate automation into new and existing machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair control systems and mechanical equipment on the production floor
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for process reliability throughput and quality.
Create and maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics ladder logic and P&ID drawings.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or a closely related field).
5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
Proven hands-on expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Strong mechanical aptitude with deep understanding of pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Experience integrating sensors actuators drives and robotics into production machinery.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems industrial networks (EtherNet/IP Modbus etc.) and industrial control standards.
Excellent problem-solving project management and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
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