Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

We have a Controls Engineering position available in the Boston, MA area.

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.

Major responsibilities include conceptualizing, detailing and implementing control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet the client's requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting 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.

Annual salary is $125k/year.

Job requirements include a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation is preferred. An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition is preferred. In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV is preferred. Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems is preferred.

Familiar with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480

VAC, control panels and applicable NEC standards is preferred. Proficient in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP is preferred. Strong leadership and client relation skills are preferred. Familiar with S88 Batch is preferred. Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc. is preferred.

Familiar with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation is preferred. Familiar with databases such as SQL is preferred. Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager are preferred. Ability to travel up to 25% is preferred.

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.