Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation (PLC/DCS/HMI)
Company: BlackStar
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Controls Engineer – Industrial
Automation | Wilmington, MA Salary: $110,000–$125,000 | Travel: Up
to 25% | Schedule: Full-Time, Mon–Fri About the Role: We are hiring
a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial
control systems for manufacturing and process industries. This
hands-on role includes PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA programming ,
control panel design, instrumentation integration, database
management, and system commissioning. Work will be at our
Wilmington, MA office and at a client facility (~35–40 minutes
away) for 1.5 years, with mileage reimbursed. Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement control systems for industrial processes and
machinery. Program PLCs (Rockwell Automation), DCS (Emerson
DeltaV), and HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell, Ignition). Develop
control system architecture, select components, and create
schematics/documentation. Integrate instrumentation, manage
databases, and commission systems onsite. Lead small projects and
mentor junior engineers. Must-Have Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in Electrical/Control, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or
Computer Science. 5 years of experience with PLC/DCS/HMI
programming and control systems design. Instrumentation and process
control experience. Knowledge of VBA, .NET, and SQL for HMI/SCADA
development. Stable work history demonstrating technical expertise.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial networking
(Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) and automation protocols (HART,
Foundation Fieldbus). Electrical schematics, control panels, and
NEC standards knowledge. Familiarity with S88 Batch, life sciences
regulations (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11), GAMP5, and validation.
Leadership and client-facing experience. Why Join Us: 100%
Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) with 40 years of engineering
excellence. ENR Top 500 firm and recognized System Integrator
Giant. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision,
401(k)/Profit Sharing, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus,
and more. Work on challenging, multi-industry projects with a team
of 500 professionals nationwide.
Keywords: BlackStar, Waltham , Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation (PLC/DCS/HMI), Engineering , Wilmington, Massachusetts
