Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our Wilmington, MA office and lead automation and control projects for industrial processes and machinery. This role focuses on PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA design, instrumentation, control panel design, and system commissioning. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial automation, strong programming skills, and the ability to implement complex control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement PLC, DCS, and RTU control systems.
- Configure and program HMI/SCADA systems using Ignition or Rockwell platforms.
- Develop control system architecture, schematic diagrams, and system documentation.
- Implement industrial automation protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, HART, OPC, and Foundation Fieldbus.
- Program using Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, VBA, .NET, and SQL.
- Lead or support project commissioning and start-up at client sites.
- Ensure compliance with life science and industrial regulations, including cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, and validation standards.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and act as project lead when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial controls engineering.
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, and Emerson DeltaV DCS.
- Hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation and automation protocols.
- Strong programming knowledge in VBA, .NET, and SQL.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to client sites.
- Stable work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial networking: fiber, wired, wireless.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution, and NEC standards.
- Familiarity with S88 Batch processes and industrial process validation.
- Leadership and client-facing experience.
Salary & Benefits
- $110,000 - $125,000 per year
- 100% Onsite work model (office or client site)
- Full employee-owner benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, PTO, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, ESOP, and more
About the Company
Join a 100% employee-owned engineering firm with over 40 years of experience delivering industrial automation, system integration, and engineering solutions across the US. With over 500 professionals nationwide, we are a trusted partner for industrial and life science clients, ranked on Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and a GSA Schedule holder for federal engineering services.