About this opportunity
Innovate lists this Senior Controls Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Are you a Controls Engineer who enjoys designing, building, and commissioning complex automation systems from the ground up? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-focused engineering environment where you’ll work on technically challenging industrial and life sciences projects with real ownership and impact.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement industrial control systems that meet client and regulatory requirements
Develop control system architectures, select hardware components, and produce detailed schematics and documentation
Program PLCs and DCS, with a focus on Emerson DeltaV
Configure and develop HMI / SCADA systems and supporting databases for data collection and visualization
Specify, integrate, and troubleshoot field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, analyzers, etc.)
Support control panel design, FAT/SAT, checkout, and on-site commissioning
Work with industrial networks and protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, and Fieldbus
Act as a technical contributor or lead depending on project scope, mentoring junior engineers when required
Occasionally manage smaller projects end-to-end, including client interaction and delivery
Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience
Strong experience with PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation preferred)
Solid experience with DCS systems, specifically Emerson DeltaV
Practical knowledge of process instrumentation and I/O systems
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell, Ignition, or similar)
Understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, and NEC standards (up to 480VAC)
Familiarity with industrial automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP)
Comfortable working independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Why apply?
Work on technically diverse, high‑impact automation projects
Opportunity to act as a technical lead and influence system design decisions
Long‑term stability within a well‑established engineering environment
Strong emphasis on engineering quality, ownership, and professional development
Market‑leading employee benefits package
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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