Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerA Few Words About Us Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer/Programmer with a focus on automation equipment development, implementation and validation to join our Mobius Engineering Automation Team in Danvers, MA. This position is primarily responsible for providing innovative automated solutions to existing manual processes through collaboration with equipment suppliers and internal colleagues.The individual we are seeking must enjoy handling multiple projects, in different phases, at the same time. The company needs a hands-on, aggressive individual that is self-motivated to provide the controls engineering for the company• Develop equipment documentation to meet GxP requirements, ie: URS, FAT, Equipment IQ/OQ/PQ, PM, SOPs. Perform IQ/OQ/PQ and provide maintenance support on instruments as needed.• Act as the primary interface between the Automation group and the MES system group.• Utilize a strong understanding of PLC programming, electrical and controls systems, Networking, MES and OPC systems to ensure that production machines (PLC-Based, Rockwell) are communicating properly with the MES system (Aspentech-based). The candidate has to be able to create PLC programs or make changes to existing programs to accomplish this function.• Create and manage network topology and I/O lists.• Provide guidance for the safe installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical control systems, including components of machinery and equipment• observe all regulatory requirements GMP's, ISO, internal policies. Detailed knowledge of NFPA 79, ISO 13849-1, ANSI-95 is highly preferred.• Maintain the validated state of existing validated automated manufacturing equipment• Act as the subject matter expert for all automation activities including change control, validation and documentation• Evaluate and analyze control processes to identify opportunities to increase value for the plantEXPERIENCE:• Minimum of 3 years of experience in definition, design, development and implementation of production control systems for advanced technology facilities• Experience in a commercial medical, biotechnology, Bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.• Previous experience with MES systems (preferably Aspentech) is highly desirable.• PLC Programming, Motion Control and HMI experience (AB PLCs and Rockwell Software products)• Able to self-direct toward individual milestones as part of team projects.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate across disciplinesEDUCATION:• Bachelor degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.