Controls Engineer- Onsite
Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer
Wilmington, MA
Salary: $105,000 – $115,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5+ years)
Industry: Industrial Automation
Function: Engineering
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not provided
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join an engineering team based in Wilmington, MA. This role supports controls engineering project requirements including PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, and commissioning support for industrial processes and machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
- Develop control system architecture and select system components.
- Prepare electrical and control schematics and related documentation.
- Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU) and develop HMI/SCADA interfaces.
- Create and maintain databases for archiving and displaying historical system data.
- Support system check-out, start-up, and commissioning at client sites.
- Work independently and as part of a project team; may serve as technical lead on selected projects.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians as needed.
- Travel to client sites up to 25% of the time.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer.
- Strong experience with PLC hardware/software (Rockwell Automation).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Rockwell Automation and/or Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Recent hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS.
- Instrumentation experience (specifying, configuring, and troubleshooting field instruments).
- Experience with standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL) for HMI/SCADA development.
- Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
- Ability to travel up to 25% and work in diverse industrial environments.
- Stable work history.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with industrial networking (fiber, wired, wireless) and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus.
- Familiarity with power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and NEC standards.
- Experience with automation protocols: HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP.
- Leadership skills and strong client-facing communication.
- Familiarity with S88 Batch.
- Experience in life sciences environments and regulations (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11).
- Knowledge of GAMP5 and system/software development life cycle and validation.
- Experience working with SQL databases.
Skills: PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI programming, SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, engineering documentation, commissioning, Ladder logic, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, VBA, .NET, SQL, industrial networking, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, RTU programming, Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Emerson DeltaV, field instruments, electrical schematics, power distribution under 480VAC, NEC standards, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, TraditionalWork Model
Location: Wilmington, MA (100% on-site – office and client sites).
- Regular visits to a nearby client site (approx. 35–40 minutes from the office) are expected for at least the next 1.5 years. Mileage is reimbursed for these trips.
Benefits
Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- 401(k)/Profit Sharing
- 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Will Preparation Resources
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Company DescriptionThis opportunity is with a well-established U.S. engineering and technology organization known for delivering high-quality, automated control solutions across multiple industries. The company fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, strong technical collaboration, and opportunities for professional development. Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Company Description
This opportunity is with a well-established U.S. engineering and technology organization known for delivering high-quality, automated control solutions across multiple industries. The company fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, strong technical collaboration, and opportunities for professional development. Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.