Manager, Automation & Controls, MA

Job Title:

Manager, Automation & Controls, MA

Job Description:

Manager, Automation & Controls - Massachusetts Sites 

THE ROLE

  

Entegris is seeking a hands‑on, forward‑thinking Automation & Controls Leader to oversee automation strategy and system performance across our three Massachusetts manufacturing sites in Billerica, Bedford, and Franklin, MA. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll drive innovation, lead a talented engineering team, and shape the future of our automated operations. If hired into this role, you will bring a strong background in industrial automation, robotics, and electrical systems, with a passion for driving innovation and operational excellence. 

 

The new hire will need to be a strategic thinker with a solid analytical mindset, verbal communication, and presentation skills that can be used to influence and align divisional strategy.  

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the deployment of new automation technologies and ensure seamless integration with existing production lines to several sites 

• Analyze technical documentation and system schematics to validate compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations. 

• Enhance existing machinery with robotic and control upgrades to improve throughput and reduce downtime. 

• Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits. 

• Maintain and update software libraries for control systems and ensure proper documentation of changes. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automated equipment. 

• Design and configure user interfaces for machine control and monitoring. 

• Lead and enforce cybersecurity standards for manufacturing systems. 

• Work closely with IT, operations, and maintenance to align network and security policies across OT and IT environments. 

• Supervise and mentor automation and controls engineers, providing training on equipment operation and diagnostics. 

 

WHAT WE SEEK

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. 

• Minimum 7 years in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment. 

• Proficiency in PLC programming (preferably Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and robotic systems. 

• Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across departments. 

• Ability to travel up to 15% across Massachusetts and select locations throughout North America 

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