Controls Engineer

Client is a small furnace manufacturing company I cannot disclose name until we have candidate - Interview process is 1 step interview to hire over Microsoft Teams

USC/GC only

Onsite in Manchester NH Area

Start ASAP

Controls Engineer

Background:

The candidate will focus on creating tailored automation solutions for high-temperature processes meeting stringent client requirements in industries such as aerospace semiconductor and materials science.

The Controls Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge furnace systems while adhering to project timelines and industry standards.

• Design program and integrate hardware/software control systems for high-temperature vacuum furnaces including PLCs HMIs SCADA and embedded controllers to manage temperature pressure and vacuum parameters.

• Develop control logic (Ladder Logic Structured Text C/C) and data-logging functions integrating thermocouples pressure sensors vacuum pumps gas-delivery systems and other specialized components.

• Create industrial control panels schematics layouts and BOMs to NFPA-79 and UL 508 standards using AutoCAD Electrical.

• Conduct full system testing commissioning validation and troubleshooting during design build and field deployment to ensure performance reliability and safety compliance.

• Optimize control algorithms thermal profiles and process stability for improved furnace performance and product quality.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical engineers process specialists and project managers to align controls with furnace design and customer requirements.

• Prepare technical documentation including test reports manuals and maintenance procedures; provide on-site and remote customer training and support.

• Contribute to R&D initiatives for next-generation control solutions and advanced furnace technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Automation or Control Systems Engineering (or related).

• 5 years of controls engineering experience ideally with thermal systems vacuum equipment or OEM manufacturing.

• Proficient with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley Siemens Eurotherm) and HMI/SCADA tools (FactoryTalk WinCC Wonderware).

• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus EtherNet/IP ProfiNet) and data acquisition systems.

• Strong understanding of high-temperature process control vacuum technology and gas management systems (highly preferred).