Senior Controls Engineer

Innovate; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Boston is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement automation systems. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience, with strong skills in PLCs and DCS, particularly Emerson DeltaV. Responsibilities include developing control architectures, programming, and providing technical leadership. Join a respected team committed to engineer quality and professional development, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience.
• Solid experience with DCS systems, specifically Emerson DeltaV.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement industrial control systems to meet requirements.
• Program PLCs and DCS, focusing on Emerson DeltaV.
• Act as a technical contributor or lead depending on project scope.

Skills

Hands-on controls engineering experience

Experience with PLC platforms

Familiarity with industrial automation protocols

Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms

Understanding of electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Are you a Controls Engineer who enjoys designing, building, and commissioning complex automation systems from the ground up? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-focused engineering environment where you’ll work on technically challenging industrial and life sciences projects with real ownership and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement industrial control systems that meet client and regulatory requirements
• Develop control system architectures, select hardware components, and produce detailed schematics and documentation
• Program PLCs and DCS, with a focus on Emerson DeltaV
• Configure and develop HMI / SCADA systems and supporting databases for data collection and visualization
• Specify, integrate, and troubleshoot field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, analyzers, etc.)
• Support control panel design, FAT/SAT, checkout, and on-site commissioning
• Work with industrial networks and protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, and Fieldbus
• Act as a technical contributor or lead depending on project scope, mentoring junior engineers when required
• Occasionally manage smaller projects end-to-end, including client interaction and delivery

Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
• 5+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience
• Strong experience with PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation preferred)
• Solid experience with DCS systems, specifically Emerson DeltaV
• Practical knowledge of process instrumentation and I/O systems
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell, Ignition, or similar)
• Understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, and NEC standards (up to 480VAC)
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP)
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams

Why apply?

• Work on technically diverse, high‑impact automation projects
• Opportunity to act as a technical lead and influence system design decisions
• Long‑term stability within a well‑established engineering environment
• Strong emphasis on engineering quality, ownership, and professional development
• Market‑leading employee benefits package

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan

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