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Groe Advisors LLC · 1 day ago

Controls Engineer

Wayland, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Groe Advisors LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer who will be responsible for the electrical design, systems integration, and troubleshooting of control systems for custom and standard machines. The role involves designing communication infrastructure and serving as a primary resource for resolving electrical and software issues during system build and installation.

Industrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Jackson Gelinas

Responsibilities

Design and draft complete electrical control schematics for custom automation cells and standard machinery using CAD software, ensuring compliance with relevant electrical codes and standards

Select, specify, and configure necessary electrical hardware components, including safety circuits, HMIs, sensors, and actuators

Develop, program, and manage the communication logic/ladder logic within the machine controller to exchange critical process signals and data with integrated systems (e.g., robotic cells, measurement devices)

Serve as the primary hands-on troubleshooter for electrical wiring, component, and software-related issues for both standard products and custom cells during the build and debug phases

Support in-house system validation and actively assist with the commissioning and start-up of integrated systems at customer facilities

Travel to customer sites to support commissioning, troubleshooting, and service work as required

Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, build technicians, machinists, and external robot programmers to ensure seamless system integration and functionality

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, component specifications, and control logic descriptions

Qualification

Industrial control logicElectrical schematic designIndustrial communication protocolsElectrical troubleshootingEngineering drawings interpretation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related field

Experience programming industrial control logic (e.g., ladder logic), specifically for I/O management and high-level machine-to-system communication

Experience with electrical schematic design/drafting (CAD), and understanding of industrial electrical standards (i.e. NFPA 79)

Strong working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet) to facilitate data exchange with third-party systems like FANUC robots

Exceptional hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex hardware failures, wiring faults, and software integration problems quickly

Ability to read, write, interpret, and modify detailed engineering drawings and documentation