Control Systems Engineer - Recent Graduates

Proconex; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical and dental insurance

401K matching

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Job summary

Proconex seeks a recent engineering graduate to join our Control Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on automation project design, configuration of PLCs and DeltaV DCS, MES, and data historians, with collaboration across client sites and internal teams.

You will assist in specifying and validating control strategies, updating documentation, and supporting test plans for process and utility systems. A strong foundation in engineering principles and interest in automation are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent college degree in engineering with an interest in control systems design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Learn specification, design, and configuration of PLC, DeltaV DCS, MES, and OSI PI.
• Interact with cross-functional groups to propose and assess modifications to equipment and processes.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation and operating/maintenance procedures.
• Commissioning and validation test plans for multiple process and utility systems.

Skills

Control systems design

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Programming basics

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Allen Bradley

Job description

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Weprovide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities.With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER - RECENT GRADUATES

(AUTOMATION, INFORMATION & OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS)

The ideal candidate is a recent engineering graduate with an interest in automation and control systems. Experience as a Co-Op or Intern in life sciences, chemical or industrial engineering, energy, or manufacturing preferred.

• The ultimate goal of a Proconex systems engineer is to improve the efficiency of our clients, which are small, mid-size, and large life sciences (pharma), chemical, energy, and other companies.
• Learn specification, design, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLC), Emerson DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and data historians (OSI PI).
• As part of an internal project team or supporting a client at their site, this role will interact with cross-functional groups to propose and assess modifications to equipment and processes.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation, and operating/maintenance procedures.
• Commissioning and validation test plans for multiple process and utility systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recent college degree in engineering with an interest incontrol systems design and implementation.
• Preferably held an internship or co-op that provided a broad technical base of experience in the SDLC of automated systems (process controls, MES, and/or data management).
• Displays fundamental knowledge of process and understanding of engineering documents, process control (to include PLC/DCS/SCADA), networks, control systems and application engineering.
• Early exposure to structured methodologies for manufacturing systems such as programming skills.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or the Allen Bradley family of controller and interfaces are strongly preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or similar FDA regulated industry is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in the development and execution of test plans, IQ, OQ, PQ validation protocols for new or upgraded integrated factory floor systems is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Premium medical and dental insurance options
• 401K matching
• Bonus potential
• Paid time off, including holidays

We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.