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Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation
Controls Engineer - Industrial AutomationElement Professionals LLC. • Boston, MA, US
Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Element Professionals LLC. • Boston, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Experience Level : Mid-Senior

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Education : Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical / Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science)

Job Function : Engineering

Industry : Industrial Automation

Relocation : No

Visa Sponsorship : Not Available

Overview

An industrial automation firm is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support control systems for industrial processes and machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a stable work history, and hands-on experience with PLCs, DCS, HMI / SCADA, and instrumentation. This role may include acting as a technical lead or project manager on smaller projects and requires strong problem-solving and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support industrial control systems.
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, DCS, RTUs, and HMI / SCADA systems.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, schematics, and databases.
  • Participate in commissioning, check-out, and troubleshooting at client facilities.
  • Serve as a technical contributor or lead on projects, mentoring junior engineers as needed.

Must Have Qualifications

  • Stable work history; candidates with frequent employment gaps will not be considered.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years of experience with :

    • PLC hardware / software (Rockwell Automation).

  • HMI / SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition).
  • DCS platforms, specifically Emerson DeltaV.
  • Instrumentation for process control systems.
  • Standard programming languages for automation / HMI / SCADA (VBA, .NET, SQL).
  • Ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
  • Ability to develop control system architecture, select components, create schematic diagrams, and produce system documentation.
  • Experience programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU).
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

    • Nice to Have

  • Experience with industrial networking (fiber, wired, wireless) and industrial protocols (Ethernet / IP, Profibus, Modbus).
  • Familiarity with electrical schematics, power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and NEC standards.
  • Proficiency with automation protocols : HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I / O, Profibus, Ethernet / IP, OPC, Modbus TCP / IP.
  • Leadership experience and client relation skills.
  • Familiarity with S88 Batch standards.
  • Knowledge of life science regulatory requirements (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11).
  • Familiarity with GAMP5, System / Software Development Life Cycle, and validation practices.
  • Experience with databases (SQL).

    • Company Description

    A national search firm, specializes in the recruitment and placement of highly qualified Construction, Energy, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, Finance, Human Resource and other office professional personnel on a direct placement or retained executive search basis.

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    Element Professionals, LLC.

    Company Description

    A national search firm, specializes in the recruitment and placement of highly qualified Construction, Energy, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, Finance, Human Resource and other office professional personnel on a direct placement or retained executive search basis.\r\n______________________________________________________________________________\r\n\r\nElement Professionals, LLC.

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