Automation Engineer (Entry Level)

Description: 100% onsite at  Results Way, Marlborough MA
Schedule: 8-5 Monday- Friday
Duration: 12 Months 

Must Have skills:
•Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for industrial automation systems, including PLC logic, HMI screens, SCADA applications, alarms, interlocks, recipes, batch operations, and data acquisition functions.
•Review functional specifications, control narratives, user requirements, I/O lists, sequence of operations, and design documents to define comprehensive test coverage.
•Perform software and system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning support.
•Validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network behavior against approved requirements, design specifications, and applicable standards.

Candidates required experience:
•Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for industrial automation systems, including PLC logic, HMI screens, SCADA applications, alarms, interlocks, recipes, batch operations, and data acquisition functions.
•Review functional specifications, control narratives, user requirements, I/O lists, sequence of operations, and design documents to define comprehensive test coverage.
•Perform software and system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning support.
•Validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network behavior against approved requirements, design specifications, and applicable standards.
•Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of defects using established issue management and change control processes.
o Ability to work independently

Candidates preferred experience but not required:
• At least one of the following:
o Delta V
o Rockwell PLC, Logix 5000, FT View, PlantPAx
o Aveva System Platform 2020
• GAMP5 (V-Model) documentation
• Verification test planning and execution
• Cross-functional teamwork, coordination, and communication skills

* Deliverables (result you expect from the Project completion, Service outcomes, Individual contributions):
• Generate project documentation for testing
• Perform engineering tests & protocol shakedown
• Perform formal verification testing
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to test failure and generate potential solutions.

* Describe the expected materials from the outsourced need (reports, software, designs, equipment, etc.):
Generate project documentation for requirements and testing

* Tasks (Individual)/Milestones (Projects) (Describe a list of Tasks (Individual)/Milestones (Projects) that need to be completed):
Generate project documentation for requirements and testing
• Perform engineering tests & protocol shakedown
• Perform formal verification testing
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to test failure and generate potential solutions.