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Automation Controls Engineer

On-Board Services
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
On-Board Engineering is hiring an Automation Controls Engineer in Newton, MA!

Position Details:
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

Our Client: 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.

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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:
o Knowledge of Inductive Automation / Ignition programming.
o Experience in PLC programming.
o 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.

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About Us:
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.

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