Control Systems & Automation Engineer

Nsc Global; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSC Global is seeking a Control Systems & Automation Engineer to support site-level industrial automation and control infrastructure. This role requires 100% on-site presence to interact directly with manufacturing control cabinets, PLCs, DCS panels, SCADA systems, and process equipment on the production floor.

You will conduct hardware commissioning, safety interlock testing, alarm rationalization, and in-situ calibration of field instruments within GMP manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Proficiency with DCS/SCADA/PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens PCS7, Rockwell, ABB, Honeywell).
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming standards (Ladder, FBD, SFC, Structured Text).
• Strong knowledge of flow, temperature, pressure, and level instrumentation and calibration.
• Familiarity with Alarm Management (EEMUA 191 / ISA-18.2) and IEC 61511/SIL safety concepts.
• Knowledge of OT networks, fieldbus and Ethernet protocols (PROFIBUS/PROFINET/ EtherNet/IP/OPC UA/ Modbus).
• Understanding of GMP change control, HAZOP and PSM basics.

Responsibilities

• Site Infrastructure & Hardware Support: Inspect, commission, and maintain control cabinets, PLCs, and field devices.
• System Programming & Configuration: Program, configure, and troubleshoot DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems across major platforms.
• Instrumentation & Calibration: Calibrate and maintain flow, temperature, pressure, and level instruments on site.
• Functional Safety & Alarm Management: Perform safety interlock testing and manage alarm configurations.
• OT Network Maintenance: Configure and maintain OT network communications across the plant.
• Compliance & Safety Management: Adhere to GMP change control, site access, and HAZOP/PSM practices.

Skills

DCS/SCADA/PLC Platforms

Industrial Automation Languages

Process Instrumentation

Safety & Alarm Standards

OT Network Protocols

Process Safety & Change Control

Job description

Overview

NSC Global is seeking a Control Systems & Automation Engineer to support site-level industrial automation and control infrastructure. This role requires 100% on-site presence to interact directly with manufacturing control cabinets, PLCs, DCS panels, SCADA systems, and process equipment on the production floor.

You will be responsible for hardware commissioning, safety interlock testing, alarm rationalization, and in-situ calibration of field instruments within regulated, access-controlled environments (including GMP manufacturing areas).

Responsibilities

• Site Infrastructure & Hardware Support: Conduct hands‑on inspection, commissioning, and maintenance of physical control cabinets, DCS panels, PLCs, and field devices.

• System Programming & Configuration: Program, configure, and troubleshoot DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems across major industrial vendor platforms.

• Instrumentation & Calibration: Perform in-situ calibration and maintenance for process instrumentation measuring flow, temperature, pressure, and level.

• Functional Safety & Alarm Management: Execute safety interlock testing, implement alarm management standards, and participate in functional safety assessments.

• OT Network Maintenance: Support, configure, and maintain Operational Technology (OT) network communications across the plant environment.

• Compliance & Safety Management: Follow strict site access protocols, adhere to GMP change control procedures for safety‑critical system modifications, and participate in HAZOP/PSM evaluations.

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications & Skills

• DCS / SCADA / PLC Platforms: Proficiency with platforms such as Siemens PCS7, Rockwell ControlLogix, ABB System 800xA, or Honeywell Experion.

• Industrial Automation Languages: Expertise in IEC 61131-3 programming standards (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text).

• Process Instrumentation: Strong working knowledge of physical measurement and calibration for flow, temperature, pressure, and level instruments.

• Safety & Alarm Standards: Experience with Alarm Management (EEMUA 191 / ISA-18.2) and Functional Safety / Safety Integrity Levels (IEC 61511, SIL).

• OT Network Protocols: Familiarity with industrial fieldbus and Ethernet protocols, including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC-UA, and Modbus.

• Process Safety & Change Control: Understanding of HAZOP participation, Process Safety Management (PSM) fundamentals, and GMP change control protocols.

Site & Work Requirements

• On-Site Physical Access: Must be able to physically inspect, test, and troubleshoot cabinets, panels, and equipment on the factory floor. Remote work is not applicable for this position.

• Site Security & Badging: Ability to meet strict site security clearances and badging requirements for regulated manufacturing zones (e.g., GMP areas).