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Control Engineer

Automationtechies
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026

With over 40 successful years in business and having over 35 facilities across the USA, this engineering firm has been named on the ENR Top 500 Design Firm list and has continued to climb in rank over the years. In addition, they have been named as a certified integrator by many vendors, as they do not focus on just one platform, but their engineers will work with the customer to choose the best platform for each application. With over 700 employees nationwide, they have become one of the largest and established firms in the United States.


Reasons to work for this company:


  • Opportunity to get involved with challenging projects across many different industries
  • They offer comprehensive medical/dental insurance
  • Profit Sharing/401K match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • They have a great reputation in the industry and with their customers


Role’s Primary Purpose: You 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.


Preferred Qualifications:


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

Experience 5 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:

  • An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation.
  • An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition
  • In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV
  • Working knowledge of field instruments and instrumentation used in process control systems
  • Familiar with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and applicable NEC standards
  • Proficient in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP
  • Strong leadership and client relation skills
  • Familiar with S88 Batch
  • Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
  • Familiar with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation
  • Familiar with databases such as SQL
  • Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Education – A BS degree in engineering


Experience: 5 years of directly related experience in hardware & instrumentation, automation, control systems and electrical engineering.


To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

Salary : $105,000 - $115,000

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