Controls Engineer II

Vacuum Technology•Hingham, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Controls Engineer II Join Dynavac —a leader in high‑vacuum process equipment—and help us support some of the most advanced organizations in aerospace, defense, and thin‑film technology. If you enjoy solving challenges, working with talented cross‑functional teams, and owning projects from concept through commissioning, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Salary range: $85,900 to $110,700 , based on experience About Dynavac Dynavac is a leading engineering and manufacturing company with headquarters in Hingham MA. We specialize in custom high‑vacuum process equipment for applications including space simulation testing , thin‑film coatings , and other precision processes. Our systems combine advanced technologies in pressure vessel design, material handling, automation, and integrated control systems. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer I to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate leads the design, development, and implementation of control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment, including thin film deposition, thermal vacuum, and custom vacuum systems

Requirements

3-7 years of hands-on experience in controls engineering or industrial automation
Strong experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and system integration
Experience working with industrial equipment, sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in field environments
Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with customers

Nice To Haves

Effective problem-solving
Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and cross-functional teams
Excellent time management and productivity in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Develop process functional design specifications that detail control strategy and sequence of operations
Lead controls engineering efforts across full project lifecycle, including design, programming, testing, and commissioning
Document controls engineering design including functionality, operational requirements, safety considerations, and operating procedures
Perform system integration including I/O checkout, system validation, and performance testing
Maintain and organize software backups from systems either in production or at customer facilities
Perform Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) with customers to meet their expectations.
Perform on-site upgrades to existing systems at customer facilities
Generate redline documentation and implement corrective action for system issues and design improvements.
Support customer problems remotely (diagnostics and upgrade implementation)
Travel domestically and internationally as required