Controls Engineer Contract

About Us

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

As a Controls Engineer at VulcanForms Inc., Devens, MA, you will be the key contributor to the team responsible for taking our unique in-house L-PBF process to a factory scale. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world's most powerful metal additive foundry.

Your initial primary focus will be the hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of new equipment and its integration into the production environment. The role will evolve to include recent development efforts related to continuous process improvement and managing rollouts of equipment upgrades. This role will be weekend-based from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in developing, integrating, testing, commissioning, and supporting automation and control hardware and software for industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines and support equipment.
• Experience in developing and optimizing the AM production ecosystem's machine data transfer and collection systems.
• Advanced contribution to the effort of building the world's most productive additive manufacturing system.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team members to maximize the efficiency and reliability of these systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, or relevant field with 7+ years of relevant work experience, or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, or relevant field with 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience with the design, development, commissioning, and troubleshooting of both hardware and software associated with control systems for various industrial manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience should span all facets of modern industrial control systems, including but not limited to single and multi-axis coordinated motion control, safety systems, HMI, data collection, process monitoring, industrial networks and communications using various protocols, Etc.
• Experience with automation platforms such as B&R (preferred), Beckhoff, or others
• Demonstrated ability to program in at least three IEC 61131-3 languages: LD, SFC, FBD, CFC, and ST (ST and SFC preferred)
• Comfortable with the use of version control software (e.g., GitHub) in a multi-developer project environment
• Experience with a wide variety of sensors and actuators and the ability to select/recommend the best for a particular application
• Experience with reading and generating electrical schematics, selection, and sizing control systems and power distribution components, and directing the assembly of electrical control panels that meet applicable electrical design and safety standards (e.g., NFPA 79 or IEC 60204-1)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and experience designing and tuning closed-loop systems to control position, pressure, flow, and temperature
• Experience generating precise system-level documentation: SW design, Root cause analysis, and Engineering Change Orders
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a strong desire to take work from concept to completion
• Highly motivated, a strong independent worker, creative, and willing to learn
• Strong sense of ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Self-motivated, hands-on, with a practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals
• Additive Manufacturing (AM) or Laser Welding experience
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing methods like Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), Directed Energy Deposition (DED), or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

VulcanForms offers a competitive hourly compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match. 

The hourly pay range for this position is $65–$90/hr.