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Controls Engineer

BELEN Network
Wilmington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team in Wilmington, MA. This engineer will play a critical role in supporting project requirements such as PLC, DCS, HMI/SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, and commissioning assistance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement control systems for industrial processes
  • Develop control system architecture, schematic diagrams, and documentation
  • Program PLCs, DCS, RTUs, and HMI/SCADA interfaces
  • Perform on-site implementation and commissioning
  • Support instrumentation specification and electrical schematic design
  • Lead or contribute technically on project teams

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 5 years of experience in:
    • PLC hardware/software (Rockwell Automation)
    • HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell, Ignition)
    • DCS systems, especially Emerson DeltaV
    • Instrumentation and control panel design
  • Familiarity with NEC standards and power distribution under 480VAC
  • Programming knowledge: VBA, .NET, SQL
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
Nice To Have

  • Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus)
  • Familiarity with automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus)
  • Knowledge of life science industry compliance (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11)
  • Experience with S88 Batch, GAMP5, validation lifecycle methodologies
  • Strong leadership and client-facing skills

Required Skills

  • PLC, DCS, HMI/SCADA Programming
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical Design and Documentation
  • Industrial Networking
  • Control System Architecture

Skills: architecture,design,scada,automation,panel design,commissioning,documentation,control panel design,control panel,instrumentation

Salary : $109,000 - $118,000

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