Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have a Controls Engineering position available in our Wilmington MA office.

This person will support controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming DCS programming HMI/SCADA programming database management control panel design instrumentation specification engineering documentation support check-out support and commissioning assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our clients requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture selecting the components to be used detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation programming controllers (PLC DCS RTU) programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA) developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the clients facility.

Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder Sequential Function Chart Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results is required. Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.

For larger systems experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Controls Engineer may design detail and implement a variety of fiber wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP Profibus Modbus etc.).

The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Will act as a technical contributor on projects both as part of a collaborative team and independent contributor based on the size/scope of the project. May act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• 5 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
• An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation.
• An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Ignition
• In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV
• Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems
• Familiar with electrical schematics including power distribution under 480VAC control panels and applicable NEC standards
• Proficient in automation protocols such as HART Foundation Fieldbus Traditional I/O Profibus Ethernet I/P OPC Modbus TCP/IP
• Strong leadership and client relation skills
• Familiar with S88 Batch
• Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP 21 CFR Part 11 etc.
• Familiar with GAMP5 System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies validation
• Familiar with databases such as SQL
• Professional references preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Must Have:

• Must have a stable work history
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• PLC hardware/software (Rockwell Automation).
• HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Ignition).
• DCS platform specifically recent Emerson DeltaV experience/knowledge
• Instrumentation experience is a must
• Experience with standard programming languages: SQL (for HMI/SCADA).
• Conceptualize detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture and select components.
• Create schematic diagrams and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC DCS RTU).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with industrial networking (fiber wired wireless) and industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP Profibus Modbus).
• Familiarity with electrical schematics power distribution under 480VAC control panels NEC standards.
• Proficiency in automation protocols: HART Foundation Fieldbus Traditional I/O Profibus Ethernet I/P OPC Modbus TCP/IP.
• Leadership and client relation skills.
• Familiar with S88 Batch.
• Familiar with life science regulatory requirements (cGMP 21 CFR Part 11).
• Familiar with GAMP5 System/Software Development Life Cycle validation.
• Familiar with databases (SQL).

Salary: $110-125K