Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Wilmington, MA to design and implement control systems for industrial processes. You will program PLC/DCS/RTU, create HMI/SCADA visuals, and develop data databases for historical data and reporting.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of Rockwell, HMI/SCADA platforms, and DeltaV. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected as projects require on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS required in Electrical/Control Eng, Mechanical Eng, Chemical Eng, or CS.
• 5+ years experience in controls engineering preferred.
• Experience programming PLC/DCS/HMI in industrial settings.
• Familiar with electrical schematics, NEC standards, and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Program PLC, DCS, and RTU; develop HMI/SCADA visuals.
• Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical data.
• Design/modify control panels and instrument specifications.
• Provide commissioning support and on-site execution; lead junior engineers if needed.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Database management

Instrumentation specification

Engineering documentation

Commissioning

Project leadership

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control Eng / Mechanical Eng / Chemical Eng / Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Automation Ignition

Emerson DeltaV

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.

Major 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.

Job Requirements

Education

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.

Experience

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.

*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.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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

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