Mastech Digital
Job Summary – Controls Engineer (Boston/Wilmington, MA)
The Controls Engineer will design, program, and implement industrial automation systems. Responsibilities include developing control system architectures, PLC/DCS/HMI-SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation, industrial networking, database development, and commissioning. The role may involve project leadership, mentoring, and client interaction.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years’ experience in automation and controls
Strong expertise in PLCs (Rockwell Automation), HMI/SCADA (Rockwell, Ignition), DCS (Emerson DeltaV)
Knowledge of automation protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, OPC, HART, Foundation Fieldbus)
Familiarity with electrical schematics, NEC standards, SQL databases
Experience in life sciences industry (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, validation) preferred
Strong leadership and client-facing skills
Willingness to travel up to 25%