Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/DCS, HMI & Commissioning

KLM Careers; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading controls engineering firm is seeking a Controls Engineer for their Wilmington, MA office. The role involves supporting controls engineering projects, including PLC and HMI programming, as well as project management and technical leadership tasks. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with controls hardware/software, automation protocols, and strong client relations are essential for this dynamic position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control engineering is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC and HMI technologies.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and applicable NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes.
• Develop control system architecture and component selection.
• Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU) and process visualization.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Database management

Control panel design

Technical leadership

Client relation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Automation Ignition

Emerson DeltaV

SQL

Job description

A leading controls engineering firm is seeking a Controls Engineer for their Wilmington, MA office. The role involves supporting controls engineering projects, including PLC and HMI programming, as well as project management and technical leadership tasks. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with controls hardware/software, automation protocols, and strong client relations are essential for this dynamic position. Travel up to 25% may be required.