Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Wilmington, MA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a Controls Engineering position available in our Wilmington, MA office. This person will support controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, engineering documentation support, check-out support and commissioning assistance. This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our client’s requirements. This involves the 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. The Controls Engineer may design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.). The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Will act as a technical contributor on projects both as part of a collaborative team and independent contributor based on the size/scope of the project. May act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
5+ years of experience.
In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation.
In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition.
In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV.
Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems.
Familiar with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and applicable NEC standards.
Proficient in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP.
Strong leadership and client relation skills.
Familiar with S88 Batch.
Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
Familiar with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation.
Familiar with databases such as SQL.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others.
Knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems.
Experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation.
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet client requirements.
Develop a control system architecture.
Select components to be used.
Detail schematic diagrams and system documentation.
Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU).
Program process visualization (HMI/SCADA).
Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical system data.
Implement/commission the control system at the client’s facility.
Design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.).
Act as a technical contributor on projects.
Act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians.
Act as Project Manager on smaller projects.