Senior Automation Engineer

Stellix

$115K — $155K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years in process automation control systems engineering with DCS experience.
  • Expert knowledge of data collection and experience with communication protocols like OPC.
  • Proficient in process control for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and power.
  • Familiarity with cGMP and batch process control with validation experience preferred.
  • Willingness to travel within the Greater Boston area and occasionally within the US or internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Detailed Design Specifications (DDS), and Test Scripts.
  • Lead projects technically, designing, implementing, and testing automation software.
  • Ensure accurate and timely execution of software project deliverables.
  • Enhance engineering team efficiency through training and proper resource management.
  • Manage and maintain project budgets effectively.
  • Craft engineering proposals in collaboration with account management and peers.
  • Communicate technical details effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with diverse projects across multiple industries.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automation and process technologies.
  • Collaboration with a skilled engineering team in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY - The Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Process Automation Engineer who will develop high quality, well-tested and well-documented application software designs. You will lead DeltaV projects at a variety of customer sites from large scale greenfield installations to smaller process improvement activities.

You will be a member of the Engineering team providing large project engineering, site engineering and integration engineering services using the DeltaV Automation System. You will leverage your expertise and knowledge of process control systems and automation across multiple process industries in order to produce the desired outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES - What You'll Do
  • Development of Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Detailed Design Specifications (DDS), and Test Scripts
  • Act as the overall technical lead depending on the scope and timeline of the project; independently or within in a team to Design, Implement and Test process control automation software
  • Ensure software project execution is accurate, documented, and delivered on time
  • Improve engineering efficiency of the team through training and utilization of engineers and technicians
  • Develop, adopt, and maintain a budget for a Control System project
  • Write automation based engineering proposals at the request of Account Management and the Engineering Manager
  • Engage cross-functionally between engineering disciplines to ensure deliverables are met on time
  • Customer facing technical communications

Deliverables
  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation/adherence of NECI and engineering policies, procedures and standards
  • Read and understand P&ID and SAMA/ISA logic diagrams
  • Design, implement, and test complex DeltaV Batch Unit Operations
  • Understand and communicate with PLCs
  • Provide leadership to team members

QUALIFICATIONS - What You'll Bring
  • Conferred Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years' of process automation control systems engineering experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Knowledge on data collection along with experience Bus technologies and OPC communication
  • Process control knowledge in our focus industries (life sciences - pharmaceutical/biotech, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and power)
  • Specific knowledge of cGMP, batch process control in life science industry with validation experience
  • Expect travel within the Greater Boston area to customer sites, minor additional travel within US or abroad
  • Required Technologies and Systems
    • Primary - DeltaV
    • Secondary - OSI PI, Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, MATLAB, SQL, and Kepware/Matrikon OPC or equivalent

Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $115,000 to $155,000 based on experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for a variable compensation plan.

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Policy on Third-Party Unsolicited Resume Submissions: Please note that any third-party unsolicited resume submissions will immediately become the property of Stellix Global Services. Stellix Global Services will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

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