Senior Automation Engineer (DeltaV)

Stellix Global Services; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Unlimited Vacation Time

401(k) Retirement Savings

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Stellix Global Services in Foxborough, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Process Automation Engineer responsible for developing application software and leading DeltaV projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in process automation with a strong background in Distributed Control Systems.

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 and includes a variable compensation plan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in impactful industries such as life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in process automation control systems engineering.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Expect travel within the Greater Boston area and possibly outside the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and Test Scripts.
• Lead project design, implementation, and testing of process control automation software.
• Ensure accurate project execution and documentation.

Skills

Process automation control systems engineering experience

Knowledge of data collection and OPC communication

Knowledge of cGMP and batch process control

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

OSI PI

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

MATLAB

SQL

Kepware/Matrikon OPC

Job description

About Stellix Global Services

We collaborate with customers and technology and service partners with a relentless co‑innovation mindset. We solve difficult challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes. If you are a problem solver with a passion for working across multiple technologies and business relationships, we invite you to explore opportunities at Stellix Global Services.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Weeks Maternity 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

Summary – The Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Process Automation Engineer who will develop high quality, well‑tested and well‑documented application software designs and lead DeltaV projects at a variety of customer sites from large‑scale greenfield installations to smaller process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Development of Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Detailed Design Specifications (DDS), and Test Scripts
• Act as the overall technical lead depending on the scope and timeline of the project; independently or within a team to design, implement and test process control automation software
• Ensure software project execution is accurate, documented, and delivered on time
• Improve engineering efficiency of the team through training and utilization of engineers and technicians
• Develop, adopt, and maintain a budget for a Control System project
• Write automation based engineering proposals at the request of Account Management and the Engineering Manager
• Engage cross‑functionally between engineering disciplines to ensure deliverables are met on time
• Customer facing technical communications

Deliverables

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation/adherence of NECI and engineering policies, procedures and standards
• Read and understand P&ID and SAMA/ISA logic diagrams
• Design, implement, and test complex DeltaV Batch Unit Operations
• Understand and communicate with PLCs
• Provide leadership to team members

Qualifications

• Conferred Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of process automation control systems engineering experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Knowledge on data collection along with experience Bus technologies and OPC communication
• Process control knowledge in our focus industries (life sciences - pharmaceutical/biotech, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and power)
• Specific knowledge of cGMP, batch process control in life science industry with validation experience
• Expect travel within the Greater Boston area to customer sites, minor additional travel within US or abroad
• Required Technologies and Systems
  • Primary – DeltaV
  • Secondary – OSI PI, Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, MATLAB, SQL, and Kepware/Matrikon OPC or equivalent

Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, based on experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for a variable compensation plan. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stellix Global Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.