Sr. Controls Engineer - PEAK Technical Services Inc.

We have a Sr. Automation Engineer position available in our Wilmington, MA office. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms.

Primary Purpose:

This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. The Senior Controls Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, methodical project management skills, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Major Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team. The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customers' requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the 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 Senior Controls Engineer would design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

This position oftentimes requires the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking, and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $1M. This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.

The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. Could also act as a Project Manager on smaller projects.

Job Requirements

Education A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.

Experience 15+ years experience with capabilities in below areas is preferred:

In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such Client iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Inductive Automation's Ignition, and Siemens
In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell PlantPAx, or similar
Familiarity with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references desired
Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions
Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
Proven experience in managing, leading and guiding automation design and implementation projects in the Life Science industry
Proven experience with all phases of automation projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up and commissioning of Process Control System (PCS), SCADA, and DCS in the Life Science industry
Strong knowledge of S88 Batch
Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
Familiarity with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation
Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking
Extensive knowledge of automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.
Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
Ability to travel up to 25%
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Conditions Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones.

Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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