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Controls Engineer

Quest Industrial LLC · Middleton, MA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
13 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Quest Industrial LLC (industrial) in Middleton, MA. You’ll develop and program robot, PLC, and HMI controls software for robotic packaging automation machinery.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation, AutoCAD
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $120k–$178k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 27 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 26 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $119k–$165k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 81%
  • ✓ Automation 78%
  • ✓ Robotics 44%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
  • Root cause 30%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Job Description

Job Description Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Quest Industrial, based in Middleton and Monroe, Wisconsin, is a full-service robotic integrator that specializes in automation solutions across food, beverage, plastics, metal, and other industries needing to optimize floor space, expand operations with accuracy and consistency, and improve overall production line flexibility and efficiency. Quest is a division of ProMach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, ProMach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach’s brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com.

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll develop and program robot, PLC, and HMI controls software for robotic packaging automation machinery. You’ll solve complex challenges to exceed customer expectations and help develop some of the newest technology available in robotic packaging automation.

Are you excited about this work?

  • •Prepare Robot, PLC, Servo, HMI software from existing software libraries.
  • •Confer with mechanical and electrical engineering personnel to prepare software modifications as required.
  • •Interpret technical specifications and application parameters.
  • •Assist installation team during install, start up and commissioning of new machines.
  • •Participate in the start-up of new automation equipment.
  • •Perform software modifications to existing machines.
  • •Collaborate with mechanical and electrical hardware engineering team to execute projects.
  • •Partner with all other departments as needed.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

  • •A minimum Applied Science (2-year degree) with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Automation or Robotic Programming. Employer will also accept individuals with over 2 years full time working experience in related fields.
  • •PLC programming, HMI development and troubleshooting skills.
  • •General understanding of automation; including but not limited to high-speed assembly machinery, SCADA / Gantry / Six-Axis Robotics, FANUC robots and general automation technology.
  • •Fanuc Programming and PLC Programming (Allen Bradley).
  • •Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles.
  • •Ability to work in team environment and a focus on customer service.
  • •Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
  • •Effective attention to detail, high degree of accuracy.
  • •Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
  • •Experience with AutoCAD and blueprint reading preferred.
  • •Willingness to participate in a shared customer on-call rotation.
  • •Willingness to travel.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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