Controls Engineer

This is an onsite position and will require working in our customers' facilities located in North Berwick, Maine with some potential for work from home.

Duties/Responsibilities
Design, develop, and support industrial control systems leveraging Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) platforms
Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX) for secure data acquisition and integration with MES, SCADA, and enterprise systems
Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for real-time monitoring and control
Integrate shop floor equipment with IT/OT systems using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols
Diagnose and resolve controls-related issues on production equipment to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, IT) to ensure seamless system integration and data flow
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards, alerts, and reports.
Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs, CMMs, test rigs, and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).
Document system architecture, tag hierarchies, data mapping, and change management procedures.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC)
Strong experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 programming, ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk View (SE/ME))
Demonstrated working knowledge of Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration, drivers, and OPC communications
Experience with industrial protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
Experience integrating controls systems with MES, ERP, or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure IoT, ThingWorx)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g., Mazak, Okuma, Zeiss CMM, etc.).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
Ability to work with minimum supervision