Mid-Level Controls Engineer

Pay Rate: 120,000.00- $/Year At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining an engineering solutions company? If so, our client is hiring a Mid-Level Controls Engineer! What You'll Do: Requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. Major Responsibilities: Requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards. Ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet customers' requirements. Development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client's facility. Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others to achieve the desired results is required. Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred. For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. Design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.). Diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. What You Bring: Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Experience: 5 years' experience in life science industry with capabilities in below areas is preferred. In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon. In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such Client iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Inductive Automation's Ignition, and Siemens. In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell PlantPAx, or similar. Familiarity with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references desired. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired. Proven experience in supporting automation design and implementation projects in the Life Science industry. Proven experience with all phases of automation projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up and commissioning of Process Control System (PCS), SCADA, and DCS in the Life Science industry. Strong knowledge of S88 Batch. Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc. Familiarity with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation. Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking. Extensive knowledge of automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, etc. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager. Ability to travel up to 25%. Physical Demands of Position: Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling. Working Conditions: Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones. Position Type: Direct Hire Get in Touch: We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Shaan at (862) 895-5501 to learn more. Who We Are: Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. #HbM6349