Experience Level: Mid-senior Experience Required: 10 Years Education Level: Bachelors degree Salary: $131,000 - $140,000 Type: Full Time+ Benefits Location: Wilmington, MA Job Description: We are currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a role based in Wilmington, MA. The ideal candidate will possess proven technical expertise in implementing automation solutions using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will directly engage with clients, leading a team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing, testing, commissioning, and qualifying automation solutions. This leadership role within the business unit demands strong problem-solving skills, methodical project management abilities, well-balanced interpersonal skills, a knack for business efficiency, and an interest in cultivating partnerships. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either independently or as a team leader. • Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery. • Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams and system documentation. • Program controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), process visualization (HMI/SCADA), and databases for archiving/displaying historical system data. • Implement and commission control systems at client facilities. • Utilize controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others. • Knowledge of standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL) for HMI/SCADA systems is preferred. • Design and implement industrial networking systems using protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc. • Undertake project management responsibilities, including developing execution plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, task prioritization, scheduling, time tracking, reporting, and conflict resolution. • Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $1M, ensuring overall profitability. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science. • Over 10 years of experience with in-depth understanding of PLC, HMI/SCADA, and DCS platforms. • Familiarity with electrical schematics, AutoCAD, and experience leading engineering teams. • Proven experience managing automation design and implementation projects in the Life Science industry. • Strong knowledge of S88 Batch, regulatory requirements (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11), GAMP5, validation, IT/OT networking, and automation protocols. • Experience with relational databases (SQL, Oracle). • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. • Professional references required. Travel: 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, and phones.