TRAVEL: Ability to travel up to 25%.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
● 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.
● 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Education – A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
● Greater than 10 years 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 GE 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.
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Job Features
Job Type | Possible hybrid option with 1-2 days a week working from home. |