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IPG Photonics Corp

Contamination Control Engineer

Oxford, MA · On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in ...

IPG Photonics

Contamination Control Engineer

Oxford, MA · On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in ...

Lightera

Chemical Engineer

Sturbridge, MA

Work with Electrical Controls Engineers and Technicians * Support Production equipment REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Requirements: * Bachelor's degree Chemical Engineering. * 1-3 years' experience in an ...

LIGHTERA

Chemical Engineer

Sturbridge, MA · On-site

Work with Electrical Controls Engineers and Technicians * Support Production equipment REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Requirements: * Bachelor's degree Chemical Engineering. * 1-3 years' experience in an ...

LiquidPiston

Engine Test & Calibration Engineer

Suffield, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with design and controls engineers to improve engine hardware and control strategies. * Drive continuous improvements in test and calibration processes, tools, and documentation.

DOOSAN

Engineer, Control Center

South Windsor, CT

Job Information The Control Center Engineer reports to the Service organization at HyAxiom. The ... Knowledge of relevant troubleshooting techniques and system controls. * Proficiency with Microsoft ...

Doosan

Engineer, Control Center

South Windsor, CT · On-site

Job Information The Control Center Engineer reports to the Service organization at HyAxiom. The ... Knowledge of relevant troubleshooting techniques and system controls. * Proficiency with Microsoft ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer controls engineer in Palmer, MA is $98,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,100.00 and $110,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineer Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectControls EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilitiesPower plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower systems, electronics, telecommunications

Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.

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Controls & Automation Engineer -- NOA-20 Pilot (Anaerobic Digestion)

Stargasso Group Inc

Holyoke, MA • On-site

$82K - $109K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer to own, program, commission, and operate the NOA-20 pilot anaerobic digester system.

This is not a support role.

You are responsible for taking an uncommissioned pilot system and delivering stable, continuously operating infrastructure. You will own the controls stack end-to-end—from first power-on through live biological operation—and prepare the system for replication at municipal scale.

If you are looking to design in theory and hand off execution, this is not the role.
If you want system ownership and real-world impact, read on.

General Purpose of Job (Non-Negotiable)

The Controls & Automation Engineer is responsible for programming, commissioning, and operating the NOA-20 pilot anaerobic digester, including all control logic, sensors, safety systems, and remote monitoring required for stable biological operation. This role owns the full pilot controls lifecycle and prepares the system for municipal replication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

You will:

  • Program and commission the NOA-20 pilot control system (PLC, sensors, actuators, heaters, mixers, gas handling)

  • Define and implement operating logic for startup, steady-state operation, shutdown, and fault recovery

  • Tune and maintain control parameters to support stable anaerobic digestion during pilot operation

  • Integrate and validate the full sensor suite (temperature, pressure, gas flow, gas composition, liquid levels)

  • Implement safety interlocks and automatic shutdown conditions for pilot-specific risk scenarios

  • Establish remote monitoring, alerting, and data logging

  • Troubleshoot and resolve live system issues during commissioning and operation

  • Document control logic, changes, and pilot performance data

  • Prepare the controls architecture for replication into future units

You are the pilot operator of record for controls and automation.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience commissioning and operating real-world control systems (industrial, energy, process, or similar)

  • Hands-on PLC programming experience

  • Comfort working on live systems during early-stage testing and iteration

  • Demonstrated ability to take hardware from uncommissioned to stable operation

  • Strong troubleshooting instincts under real operating conditions

  • Willingness to support on-site work during critical pilot windows

Preferred Experience

  • Process control for biological, thermal, chemical, or energy systems

  • Sensor integration and data logging systems

  • Remote monitoring and alerting implementations

  • Early-stage pilots, prototypes, or first-of-kind systems

  • Safety-critical or infrastructure-grade systems

Additional Information (Read Carefully)

This role is directly responsible for the success of the NOA-20 pilot system. Performance in this role determines readiness for municipal deployment and system replication.

This is production-critical infrastructure, not an R&D sandbox.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary or contract rate (based on experience)

  • Pilot-based milestone compensation may be available

  • Equity consideration for the right operator

How to Apply

Apply with:

  • Resume highlighting commissioned systems you personally operated

  • Brief note describing a system you took from startup to stable operation

Candidates who hesitate when told they will program and run the pilot will not be considered.

Company Description

N.O.E. (Nature-Origin Energy Infrastructure) designs and operates modular systems that convert organic waste into reliable local energy. We build decentralized infrastructure for cities, farms, and industrial sites—turning waste into power where it’s produced. Our systems are engineered for safety, regulatory acceptance, and real-world deployment.