Engineering Structures Elsevier Jobs in Woburn

Primary Skills: PLC (Expert), HMI (Advanced), Python (Expert), Rockwell (Advanced), Siemens (Proficient)
Contract Type:  W2
Duration:  2+ Months with Possible Extension
Location: North Reading, MA ()
Pay Range: $62.00 - $67.00 Per Hour
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Controls Systems Engineer with strong experience in automation and industrial machinery to join our engineering team. This role requires hands-on expertise in PLC and HMI development (Rockwell, Siemens), equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical and software systems in manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will also develop Python-based utilities to support robotic operations and collaborate cross-functionally to drive system improvements, technical innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, control programs for automated packaging machinery (Rockwell, Siemens)
• Support equipment startup, debugging, and commissioning at the facility and occasionally at field sites
• Provide troubleshooting support to assembly teams and field service technicians for electrical and software-related issues and develop system upgrades, enhancements, and solutions for field-reported issues
• Collaborate with engineering and project management to support project schedules and machine build timelines
• Deliver documentation for designs as well as training and work instructions for field operation

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or machinery manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens) and python
• Develop and maintain python utilities used in robot operation, deployment, and debug environments.

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