Senior Controls Engineer

Experience Level: Mid-senior

Experience Required: 10 Years

Education Level: Bachelors degree

Salary:  $131,000 - $140,000

Type: Full Time+ Benefits 

Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a role based in Wilmington, MA. The ideal candidate will possess proven technical expertise in implementing automation solutions using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will directly engage with clients, leading a team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing, testing, commissioning, and qualifying automation solutions. This leadership role within the business unit demands strong problem-solving skills, methodical project management abilities, well-balanced interpersonal skills, a knack for business efficiency, and an interest in cultivating partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either independently or as a team leader.
• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), process visualization (HMI/SCADA), and databases for archiving/displaying historical system data.
• Implement and commission control systems at client facilities.
• Utilize controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others.
• Knowledge of standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL) for HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
• Design and implement industrial networking systems using protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.
• Undertake project management responsibilities, including developing execution plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, task prioritization, scheduling, time tracking, reporting, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $1M, ensuring overall profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Over 10 years of experience with in-depth understanding of PLC, HMI/SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, AutoCAD, and experience leading engineering teams.
• Proven experience managing automation design and implementation projects in the Life Science industry.
• Strong knowledge of S88 Batch, regulatory requirements (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11), GAMP5, validation, IT/OT networking, and automation protocols.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL, Oracle).
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Professional references required.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 25%.

Physical Demands of Position:

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Conditions:

Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, and phones.