Controls Engineer

Xyntek Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD, with 4+ years of hands-on experience in control systems. The role requires PLC programming and troubleshooting, with exposure to SCADA, DCS, or Data Historian platforms.

You will design, implement, and optimize automation solutions while maintaining documentation and supporting system upgrades. Ideal candidates will diagnose hardware/software issues, develop robust control strategies, and collaborate across engineering

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant controls, automation, or instrumentation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with at least one of: SCADA, DCS, or Data Historian.
• Strong control system hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing and updating technical/design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC and control systems.
• Design and troubleshoot SCADA, DCS, or Data Historian systems.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware and software.
• Perform engineering design and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Write, update, and maintain control system design and engineering documentation.
• Support system modifications, upgrades, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

DCS

Data Historian

Instrumentation

Tools

SCADA software

Data Historian software

Job description

Gaithersburg, United States | Posted on 10/14/2026

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes-globally with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx's partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company's experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai.

Job Description

Catalyx is seeking a Controls & AutomationEngineerwith 4+ years of experience in control systems andinstrumentation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experiencewithPLC systemsand at least one of the following:SCADA, DCS,or Data Historian.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCand control systems.
• Design and troubleshoot SCADA, DCS, or DataHistorian systems.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware andsoftware.
• Perform engineering design and troubleshootingof instrumentation.
• Write, update, and maintain control systemdesign and engineering documentation.
• Support system modifications, upgrades, testing,and commissioning.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant controls, automation, orinstrumentation experience.
• Hands-onPLC programming andtroubleshootingexperience.
• Experience with at least one of:SCADA,DCS, or Data Historian.
• Strong control system hardware and softwaretroubleshooting skills.
• Experience with instrumentation engineering andtroubleshooting.
• Experience developing and updatingtechnical/design documentation.