Senior Controls Engineer - SpeakEZ Virtual Solutions LLC

Our client is seeking a

Direct Hire for an Senior Automation Engineer for its Wilmington, MA office

. The position requires proven technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, with a strong focus on leadership and project management.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team leader.

Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.

Develop control system architecture, select components, create schematic diagrams and system documentation, and program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU).

Develop and implement HMI/SCADA systems and databases for historical data archiving and display.

Design and implement industrial networking using protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.

Manage project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and project profitability up to $1M.

Provide guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians.

Oversee all aspects of automation projects in the Life Science industry, including testing, commissioning, and validation.

Qualifications

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

12+ years of process automation experience in the Life Sciences industry.

Extensive experience with Batch S88 in small molecule fluid or powder facilities/companies.

Experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Inductive Automation’s Ignition.

Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements like cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, and validation methodologies.

Expertise in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and Modbus TCP/IP.

Knowledge of relational databases like SQL and Oracle.

Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Skills

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Familiarity with AutoCAD and electrical schematics.

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

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Ability to perform tasks that include driving, lifting, dexterity in hands, and mounting/dismounting equipment.

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with electrical schematics and NEC references.

Experience in both liquid and powder facilities/companies in the Life Sciences sector.