Nice to Have Skills: Experience with industrial networking (fiber, wired, wireless) and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus). Must Have Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science .
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wilmington, MA
Salary
$110,000–$125,000 Per Year
Description
Job Summary: We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team in Wilmington, MA. This role involves designing, programming, and implementing control systems for industrial processes and machinery. The engineer will support projects across PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems, database management, instrumentation specification, and commissioning activities.
Responsibilities:
Conceptualize, design, and implement control systems that meet client requirements.
Develop control system architecture and select appropriate components.
Create schematic diagrams and technical documentation.
Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU) and process visualization systems (HMI/SCADA).
Develop and manage databases for archiving and historical data display.
Support system check-out, commissioning, and on-site implementation at client facilities.
Work with various programming languages including Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, VBA, .NET, and SQL.
Collaborate with project teams, lead technical efforts, and mentor junior engineers/technicians as needed.
Occasionally act as Project Manager on smaller projects.
Must Have Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.