Important Note:

• This is a full-time opportunity with one of our confidential clients. The client name will be shared during the initial screening call with us/recruiter (after your profile is reviewed).
• In this posting, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the hiring client."Candidate" refer to you
• We work directly with the hiring recruiter/manager, ensuring your profile reaches the right decision-makers — not just the general TA queue.

Experience level: Mid-senior 

Experience required: 5 Years 

Education level: Bachelor’s degree 

Job function: Engineering 

Industry: Industrial Automation 

Total position: 1 

Relocation assistance: No 

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

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.
• *Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our client’s 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 client’s 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 VBA, .NET 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%
• Physical Demands of Position: Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling
• Working Conditions: Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.

Note: Our office in 30 minutes north of downtown Boston in Wilmington. Our client is 35-40 minutes north of the Wilmington office and the candidate will be going there for the next 1 1/2 years at least. They do pay mileage for that drive.

Must Have:

• Must have a stable work history or I will reject the candidate per W-M
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
• 5+ years with capabilities in:
• 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: VBA, .NET, 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).

Screening Questions: (You must answer this along with the professional summary of the application):

1.) Can you describe your experience with PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA programming, particularly with Rockwell Automation and Ignition.?

2.) Please describe your experience with DeltaV.

3.) This role requires knowledge of controller programming languages like Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, and Structured Text. Can you walk us through specific projects where you’ve applied these?

4.) Do you have experience with control panel design, electrical schematics, and NEC standards, particularly under 480VAC systems?

5.) The position requires up to 25% travel and work across diverse industrial environments. Are you comfortable with this travel commitment and work setting?

6.) The job is based in Wilmington, MA, with on-site responsibilities. Have you discussed and is the candidate aware that this role requires on-site presence?

7.) Please provide the link to candidate’s LinkedIn profile.

8.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

9.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).

10.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g., timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property).

11.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

12.) Will the candidate now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?