Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

About NECI
NECI is the leading Digital Automation solutions provider transforming manufacturing, lab operations, process development and process control across a range of process industries in New England. NECI relentlessly seeks to drive the outcomes that 'change the game' for our clients and is seeking team members to join in our mission.
The Role
Sr. I&C Engineers at NECI are technical leaders responsible for working closely with customers to support a wide range of engineering scopes focused on control systems design, installation, and implementation across various DCS & PLC platforms.
What You Will Do

• Technical I&C site lead with ownership of customer site relationships (satisfaction, on time delivery, service and quality).
• Support specification of instrumentation, control system equipment and misc. materials based on defined customer needs for assigned projects and proposals.

• Generate scopes of work and procure vendor bids for assigned projects or proposals.
• Manage and provide direction to site vendors to maintain project schedule.
• Review OEM/vendor submittals for adherence to customer standards and defined controls guidelines.
• Lead and/or execute pre-FAT/FAT on OEM or customer supplied equipment.
• Lead and/or execute site startup activities (loop checks/commissioning).

• Generate and manage loop check/commissioning documentation.
• Generate and manage project punchlists to completion.
• Capable of troubleshooting traditional analog and discrete signals as well as other communication types (HART, Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, AS-I, Ethernet I/P, Modbus).
• Capable of utilizing various handheld testing devices to support control loop testing and/or troubleshooting of wiring and connectivity issues.
• Utilize DCS/PLC platform software to support troubleshooting (e.g. DeltaV Diagnostics, AMS Device Manager)

• Support I&C engineering (FEED) studies based on customer requests.
• Work with sales team to lead proposal efforts by assisting with I&C estimates, site walkdowns, scope write-ups and preliminary BOM generation.
• Provide feedback to the organization of site opportunities.
• Responsible for providing uncompromising quality to all work processes in designated area of responsibility.
• Has the authority to stop those work processes at any time it is believed that quality is being compromised

• Performs other duties as assigned; responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Physical demands: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field or equivalent OTJ experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering or related field.
• Ability to perform as part of a team.
• Appropriate and professional demeanor and appearance.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining project commitments.
• Solid written, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of process control theory.
• Ability to interpret P&ID's, electrical schematics, loop drawings and general equipment arrangement drawings.

• Understanding of DCS/PLC physical layer and control hardware (DeltaV specific preferred)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products. (Excel, Word, Access, Project)

Not Required, but Preferred Qualifications:

• DCS/PLC programming preferred, but not required.
• Some understanding of DeltaV software physical layer configuration a plus, but not required.
• Experience working with cGMP or in a validated environment a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of hazardous area and intrinsic safety design a plus, but not required.

Here's What You'll Get

• Highly competitive Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Unlimited PTO policy
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• NECI paid Basic Life & Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Term Life, Whole Life Insurance

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
A starting annual salary between $94,000 - $140,000 based previous level of experience. In addition, hired applicants will be eligible for a variable incentive plan.
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