Control System Engineer

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K - company match
Medical insurance
Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading provider of automation solutions is seeking a Control System Engineer to design and optimize automation systems for clients. The role requires 8+ years in control systems and offers benefits like medical insurance and a competitive salary of $90,000. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and willingness to travel 50-70%.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant field experience in control systems engineering & automation projects.
  • Exposure to major industrial instrumentation and standards.
  • Hands-on knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise installation, commissioning, and start‑up activities at site.
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments as per project requirements.
  • Integrate automation and control system solutions in collaboration with project teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on‑site and remotely.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and testing to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Control systems engineering
Troubleshooting
Process automation
Technical support
PLC/SCADA programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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A leading provider of automation solutions & services is seeking a Control System Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cutting‑edge automation systems for clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineer with expertise in control systems, process automation, and troubleshooting, eager to contribute to transformative projects. Working collaboratively, the new hire will ensure the successful installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of automation systems by utilizing technical expertise and innovative problem‑solving, while driving operational excellence across global sites.

Salary & Benefits
  • $90,000
  • 401K - company match

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities
  • Supervise installation, commissioning, and start‑up activities at site.
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments as per project requirements.
  • Integrate automation and control system solutions in collaboration with project teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on‑site and remotely.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and testing to ensure system reliability.
  • Lead or support system start‑up in workshop and at customer sites.
  • Participate in PLC/SCADA programming, testing, FAT, and commissioning.
  • Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
  • Implement hardware designs for specialized control systems (DCS, SIS, FGS).
  • Work with wellhead facilities, control panels, skids, and solar systems.
  • Interpret industrial standards, instrumentation, and customer specifications (P&IDs, C&Es, narratives).
Requirements
  • 8+ years of relevant field experience in control systems engineering & automation projects
  • Exposure to major industrial instrumentation and standards
  • Hands‑on knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning activities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering
  • Proven Rockwell experience with commissioning exposure
  • Troubleshooting & resolving control system issues (on‑site & remote)
  • Wellhead facilities, control panels, skids & solar systems familiarity
  • Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, P&IDs, C&Es & customer specifications
  • 50-70% travel required, involving both onshore and offshore assignments depending on project needs.

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
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