Senior Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a Direct Hire for an Senior Automation Engineer for its Wilmington, MA office. The position requires proven technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, with a strong focus on leadership and project management.Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team leader.
• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture, select components, create schematic diagrams and system documentation, and program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU).
• Develop and implement HMI/SCADA systems and databases for historical data archiving and display.
• Design and implement industrial networking using protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.
• Manage project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and project profitability up to $1M.
• Provide guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians.
• Oversee all aspects of automation projects in the Life Science industry, including testing, commissioning, and validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 12+ years of process automation experience in the Life Sciences industry.
• Extensive experience with Batch S88 in small molecule fluid or powder facilities/companies.
• Experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Inductive Automation’s Ignition.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements like cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, and validation methodologies.
• Expertise in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of relational databases like SQL and Oracle.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills:

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and electrical schematics.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform tasks that include driving, lifting, dexterity in hands, and mounting/dismounting equipment.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with electrical schematics and NEC references.
• Experience in both liquid and powder facilities/companies in the Life Sciences sector.