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Controls Engineer

Wilmington, Massachusetts - Posted on January 6, 2026
Published By Deborah Wagner

We have a Controls Engineering position available in the Boston, MA area.

This person will support controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, engineering documentation support, check-out support and commissioning assistance.

Major Responsibilities
-This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet the client’s requirements.
-This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data, and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’s facility.
-Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results is required.
-Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
-For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred.
-The Controls Engineer may design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.).
-The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently.
-Will act as a technical contributor on projects both as part of a collaborative team and independent contributor based on the size/scope of the project.
-May act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Annual salary is $125k/year. Apply now!

Job Requirements
-Education A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
-Experience 5+ years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
-An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation.
-An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition
-In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV
-Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems
-Familiar with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and applicable NEC standards
-Proficient in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP
-Strong leadership and client relation skills
-Familiar with S88 Batch
-Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
-Familiar with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation
-Familiar with databases such as SQL
-Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager
-Ability to travel up to 25% 
 


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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