Sr. Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Sr. Controls Engineer joins Design Group’s Control System Integration Practice and works individually and with teams to support capital projects and deliver automation solutions for clients. The role involves designing control systems for high-speed and other automated manufacturing processes, developing project specifications and documentation, and contributing across project phases from software configuration and testing through commissioning, installation, and start-up. The engineer is accountable for complete project execution, including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site start-up support for integrated systems. The role also includes troubleshooting packaging lines, process systems, and software systems; maintaining client relationships; and managing multiple project responsibilities with minimal supervision. Travel may be required for project work and related meetings, training, and industry events.

Requirements

• At least seven years of related automation experience with DCS, HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500 PLCs; PanelView/PanelViewPlus HMIs; and industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and DH+.
• Ability to interact successfully with clients.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to perform in high-intensity environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements and related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Packaging and process controls experience in consumer products, life sciences, or beverage, brewery, or food industries.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Intellution Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic, C#, or Java.
• Experience with the DeltaV automation platform and DeltaV Batch.
• Experience with Ignition.
• Engineering consulting experience.
• Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a related degree.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems and develop project specifications, documentation, and drawings for high-speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
• Participate in automation project phases including software configuration and testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up.
• Take accountability for complete project execution, including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site start-up support of integrated systems.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Troubleshoot packaging lines, process systems, and software systems.
• Execute multiple project responsibilities successfully with minimal supervision.
• Travel as required for project installation and start-up, client and company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior