DCS Control Engineer: Process Automation & SIS Expert

Puffer-Sweiven; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking a qualified software engineer for DCS/PLC configuration and process control support in the Corpus Christi area. You will design, test, and document automation solutions, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, hands-on experience with SIS, HMI (iFIX), SCADA, and cloud-based environments, and the ability to work independently or on project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DCS systems such as Operator Display, I/O databases, and Control Strategies.
• Able to work independently and with customers, management, and sales teams.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical and complex automation problems.
• Proficient with common office software and basic networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program DCS/PLC, including SIS, alarm management, burners, and SCADA.
• Design, configure, test, debug, and document user applications.
• Apply programming standards to ensure efficient logic and maintainability.
• Liaise with software vendors for problem diagnosis and resolutions.
• Identify innovative automation solutions to improve customer value.
• Coordinate with plant process and control engineers on optimization and issue investigation.
• Plan software version upgrades and custom interfaces.

Skills

DCS configuration

PLC programming

Alarm management

HMI graphics

SCADA

Batch

Ladder logic

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

iFIX

Cloud-based environments

Network architectures

Operator Display

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking a qualified software engineer for DCS/PLC configuration and process control support in the Corpus Christi area. You will design, test, and document automation solutions, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, hands-on experience with SIS, HMI (iFIX), SCADA, and cloud-based environments, and the ability to work independently or on project teams