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ESR Healthcare

Senior controls engineer Wilmington ma

ESR Healthcare, Wilmington, Massachusetts, us, 01887


Senior Controls Engineer - Wilmington, MA

Experience level:

Mid-senior

Experience required:

10 Years

Education level:

Bachelor’s degree

Job function:

Engineering

Industry:

Industrial Automation

Compensation:

$131,000 - $140,000

Total position:

1

Relocation assistance:

No

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have a Senior Automation Engineer position available in our Wilmington, MA office. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms.

The Senior Controls Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, methodical project management skills, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.

The Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team.

Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customers’ requirements.

Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams and system documentation.

Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU) and process visualization (HMI/SCADA).

Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implement/commission the control system at the client’s facility.

Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others is required.

Preferred knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for HMI/SCADA systems.

Design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired, and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

Project management responsibilities including developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and associated budgets.

Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $1M, ensuring overall profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.

Greater than 10 years of experience in relevant 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 as GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Inductive Automation’s Ignition, and Siemens.

In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell PlantPAx, or similar.

Familiarity with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references.

Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.

Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions.

Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.

Proven experience in managing, leading, and guiding automation design and implementation projects in the Life Science industry.

Strong knowledge of S88 Batch and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.

Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking and extensive knowledge of automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.

Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.

TRAVEL:

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, and phones.

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