Controls Engineer; Mid-Level

Position: Controls Engineer (Mid-Level)
Location:

Wilmington, MA Job Code: 297542 Posted:
Apr 15, 2025

Description:

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer (Mid-Level) for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration:
Full-time

Location:

Wilmington, MA (Onsite)

Salary: $120,000/Annually

Role:
Controls Engineer (Mid-Level)

Primary

Skills:

Engineering

Role

Description:

The Controls Engineer (Mid-Level) must have 5+ years of experience. We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Controls Engineer to join our team and support engineering projects across a variety of Life Sciences projects. This position involves the development and implementation of complex control systems, including PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA programming, database/API development, and instrumentation/control panel design.

The ideal candidate will bring a diverse engineering background, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to both collaborate within a team and independently lead technical work.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and implement control systems architecture for industrial processes and machinery

* Program PLCs, DCS, RTUs, and HMIs/SCADA systems

* Develop and manage databases and data historian systems for system data archiving and visualization

* Develop APIs using Python/FastAPI to integrate and communicate with control systems

* Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics and system design documents

* Support electrical panel design and instrumentation specification

* Assist with system check-out, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting

* Utilize industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.) for system integration

* May lead technical teams or manage smaller projects, mentoring junior engineers/technicians

* Collaborate directly with clients to ensure project requirements and expectations are met

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science

* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial automation and controls

* Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon)

* Skilled in HMI/SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware/Aveva, Rockwell, GE, Siemens)

* Experience with DCS systems such as Emerson Delta

V or similar platforms

* Proficient with Python and FastAPI for backend development

* Familiarity with S88 Batch processing and automation protocols (HART, Fieldbus, Modbus, etc.)

* Knowledge of SQL databases, .NET, VBA, and structured programming environments

* Understanding of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, and SDLC methodologies

* Ability to read and design electrical schematics and power/control panels under 480

VAC

* Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with life sciences, building automation, or similar regulated industries

* Familiarity with industrial networking (fiber, wired, wireless)

* Project management experience on small-to-mid-scale engineering projects

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

* Work settings include standard office, on-site office, and industrial plant environments

* Regular use of computers, printers, fax machines, and phones

* Physical requirements include visual acuity, color perception, dexterity, lifting, climbing, and operating machinery

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of experience

Relocation:
This position will cover relocation expenses

Travel:
No

Local Preferred:
Yes

Note:

Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name:
Rishabh Chaurasia

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client's benefits package.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.