Control Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to define requirements and oversee design, integration, and commissioning of automation across magnet manufacturing processes. You will coordinate PLC/DCS logic, instrumentation, and HMIs while ensuring safety and reliability in complex EPC projects.

Responsibilities include leading FATs/SATs, troubleshooting during startup, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver scalable automation solutions in a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years as a Control Systems Engineer on EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS platforms & industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with chemical/thermal processing or minerals/manufacturing.
• Hands-on commissioning/startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Define control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing.
• Select and integrate automation equipment and packaging systems.
• Develop, review, or oversee PLC/DCS logic, alarms, and HMI graphics.
• Lead FATs, SATs, and on-site commissioning activities.
• Implement safety interlocks, permissives, and shutdown logic.

Skills

PLC platforms

DCS platforms

Industrial instrumentation

Control system networks

Safety systems understanding

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networks

Job description

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Control System Design & Engineering Define control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing, including ore processing, chemical extraction, thermal treatment, forming, coating, and finishing operations.
• Equipment Selection & Integration Determine automation and instrumentation requirements for processing equipment such as reactors, furnaces, kilns, presses, coating lines, and material handling systems. Support equipment selection by evaluating vendor control capabilities and packaged systems. Integrate OEM equipment and skid-mounted systems into the plant-wide control system.
• Programming & Configuration Develop, review, or oversee PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarm management strategies, and HMI graphics. Configure industrial networks, historians, and interfaces with higher-level systems (MES or plant data systems).
• Commissioning & Startup Support or lead FATs, SATs, and on-site commissioning activities. Commission control systems and instrumentation during startup and ramp-up phases. Troubleshoot control, instrumentation, and process issues during commissioning and early operations. Support operator training and transition to steady-state operations.
• Safety & Reliability Implement safety interlocks, permissives, and shutdown logic in coordination with process safety teams. Participate in HAZOPs, SIL studies, and risk assessments related to control systems. Design systems for long-term reliability, maintainability, and operational flexibility.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working as a Control Systems Engineer on EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS platforms, industrial instrumentation, and control system networks.
• Experience with chemical processing, thermal processing, minerals, metals, or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with industrial commissioning and startup.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary EPC project team.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to safety systems, alarm management, and process automation best practices.

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