Controls Engineer
Robert Reiser & Company, Inc · Canton, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Robert Reiser & Company, Inc (industrial) in Canton, MA. Provide remote technical support to customers and field service technicians by diagnosing and resolving electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $90k–$157k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 30 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$157k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 73%
- ✓ Automation 70%
- Robotics 37%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
- ✓ AutoCAD 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Robert Reiser & Company, IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
On Site Required – No Remote Availability
About Reiser
With more than 60 years of success in the food equipment industry, REISER is recognized worldwide for its high-quality equipment, innovative engineering, and outstanding service and support. Total commitment to our customers is at the core of who we are, making REISER the one supplier that food manufacturers can trust for better, smarter food processing and food packaging solutions and equipment.
We take great pride in providing the resources our customers need to ensure their success. Our team of talented and passionate professionals works hard, embraces challenges, and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the success of our customers. This customer-centric focus has led to extraordinary growth, and we are now seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support our Engineering department.
requirements
and develop effective automation solutions.
· Specify and select electrical and control system components in compliance with IEC, NFPA, UL, CSA, and applicable safety standards.
· Develop detailed bills of materials (BOMs), and component specifications.
· Design electrical control systems, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and network architecture using AutoCAD Electrical.
· Build electrical control panels.
· Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motion control systems, and Ethernet networks, primarily using Rockwell Automation platforms, as well as Omron, Lenze, and Nidec technologies.
· Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT), prior to shipment and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer sites.
· Create technical documentation, including user manuals, operating procedures, electrical drawings, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.
· Provide remote technical support to customers and field service technicians by diagnosing and resolving electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
· Participate in UL and CSA inspections and ensure designs comply.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance machine performance, reliability, and safety.
· Collaborate with machine designers, purchasing, and service teams throughout all phases of a project, from concept development through final commissioning.
· Maintain project schedules and provide regular status updates to stakeholders while ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on time.
· Travel to customer facilities, vendor locations, and tradeshow as required to support project execution, installations, commissioning activities, and customer support.
Requirements
What You Bring
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of experience designing and implementing industrial control and automation systems.
· Strong knowledge of the Rockwell Automation control platform, including CompactLogix and Micro 800 PLCs, PanelView 5000 and 800HMIs, CCW, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and FactoryTalk View SE/ME software, PowerFlex drives, Kinetix servo systems, and Ethernet/IP industrial networks.
· Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project execution, customer installations, commissioning, and technical support activities.
· Familiarity with applicable electrical and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508A, CSA, IEC.
· Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for managing bills of materials, inventory, purchasing, and engineering change orders.
· Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
Why Reiser?
Joining Reiser means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that values relationships, encourages team members to reach their potential, and is committed to ongoing success. We believe every customer interaction is an opportunity to strengthen our partnerships, and our team is at the heart of that mission. If you're ready for a fulfilling, hands-on career with a company that values your skills and dedication, apply now and become part of our vision for the future!
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Description
Electrical Controls Engineer
Canton, MA
Our Vision
- •Robert Reiser & Co. will serve the food industry and other selected markets by selling and supporting equipment that provides solutions to customer needs.
- •Every customer contact will result in an improved relationship with that customer.
- •We will continuously strive to strengthen our supplier partnerships.
- •We will encourage our fellow employees to reach their potential.
- •Therefore, we will earn a fair profit and ensure our future.
Who We’re Looking For
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for specifying components, designing and commissioning electrical control systems, programming and troubleshooting automation systems, and providing technical support to customers. This role includes developing electrical schematics, selecting and integrating control hardware, programming PLCs, HMIs, servo-controlled systems, and Ethernet networks, conducting system testing and validation, supporting equipment installations and startups, and collaborating with mechanical machine designers, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Over the last several years, Reiser has designed and implemented highly automated production lines for a diverse range of food products, including pizza dough, ground beef, plant-based protein burgers, energy bars, turkey bacon, gluten-free bakery products, and packaged cheese snacks.
What You’ll Do
· Work closely with customers, sales team, project managers, procurement, and engineering teams to understand application
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