I&C Engineer II

New England Controls Inc; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings

Unlimited Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

Paid Birthing Parent Leave

401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Development Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

New England Controls Inc. is seeking an I&C Engineer to blend control panel/system design with field engineering.

You will support instrumentation, electrical systems, and control panel layouts across DCS & PLC platforms, collaborating with customers in dynamic industrial settings. Requirements include a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 3+ years in a related field, with proficiency in CAD tools and industrial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in related engineering field.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and process control theory.
• UL 508A design, NEC/UL/IEC/ISA standards familiarity.
• Sensor types: thermocouples, RTDs, pressure/flow sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control panels, and materials based on customer needs.
• Perform control system startups, loop checks, commissioning, and documentation/punch lists.
• Troubleshoot analog/discrete signals and protocols (HART, Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, AS-I, Ethernet I/P, ProfiNET, Modbus).
• Manage electrical installation vendors, review submittals, and execute pre-FAT/FAT for green or brownfield system installations.
• Perform PLC & DCS system physical layer troubleshooting.
• Support Front End Engineering and Design studies and sales proposals (estimates, walkdowns, scoping, BOM generation).
• Ensure uncompromising quality and safety; authority to halt work if compromised.
• Travel: 30-75% within New England; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Process control theory

Schematic & wiring diagrams

CAD proficiency

I/O loop checks

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Empowering our Partners to Advance the World.

NECI is an Emerson Impact Partner and provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions and services. We solve process, automation, and data integration challenges in therapeutics, energy, and manufacturing with a broad portfolio of product, project, and service capabilities. Our experienced team has a deep knowledge of people, process and systems and relentlessly seeks to drive the outcomes that empower our partners to advance the world. Join in our mission!

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NECI?is the leading Automation solutions provider transforming manufacturing,?lab operations, process development and process control across a range of process industries in Northeast.?NECI?relentlessly seeks to drive the outcomes that 'change the game' for our clients and is seeking team members to join in our mission.

Here’s What You'll Get

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Weeks Birthing Parent Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

The Role

Join NECI as an I&C Engineer, blending control panel/system design with field engineering. You'll support instrumentation, electrical systems, and control panel layouts across DCS & PLC platforms. Collaborate with customers to deliver innovative solutions in dynamic industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control panels, and materials based on customer needs.
• Perform control system startups, loop checks, commissioning, and generate documentation/punch lists.
• Troubleshoot analog/discrete signals and protocols (HART, Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, AS-I, Ethernet I/P, ProfiNET, Modbus).
• Manage electrical installation vendors, review submittals, and execute pre-FAT/FAT for green or brownfield system installations.
• Perform PLC & DCS system physical layer troubleshooting.
• Support Front End Engineering and Design studies
• Support sales proposals (estimates, walkdowns, scoping, BOM generation).
• Ensure uncompromising quality and safety; authority to halt work if compromised.
• Travel: 30-75% within New England; lift up to 50 lbs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• 3+ years in related engineering field.
• Knowledge of:
  • Electrical engineering principles
  • Process control theory
  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • UL 508A design: enclosures, SCCR, components, grounding, labeling, wiring, compliance.
  • Standards (NEC, UL 508A, IEC, ISA).
  • Sensor types (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure/flow sensors)
• Ability to perform I/O loop checks, verifying continuity, 4-20 mA signal integrity, calibration, and end-to-end functionality per control principles.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical/EPLAN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Emerson/DeltaV).
• Experience in cGMP/validated environments, hazardous areas, and intrinsic safety design.
• Circuit design and simulation knowledge
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of hazardous area and intrinsic safety design

Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $87,000 to $102,000 based on level of previous experience. In addition, hired applicants will be eligible for a variable incentive plan.

The posted salary range represents a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

On-Site Requirements

This position requires a full on-site presence 5 days per week during the first 4-6 months. Following that period, the role will be on-site four days per week, including Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the fourth on-site day alternating between Tuesday or Friday depending on business needs.

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