Controls Engineer

Xyntek Inc; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx, based in Gaithersburg, United States, seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer with 4+ years of controls and instrumentation experience. The role focuses on PLC systems and related automation hardware/software, including SCADA, DCS, or Data Historian platforms.

The engineer will design, program, configure, and troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and related documentation, supporting modifications, upgrades, testing, and commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of controls, automation, or instrumentation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with at least one of SCADA, DCS, or Data Historian.
• Strong 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

Troubleshooting

SCADA

DCS

Data Historian

Instrumentation

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.