Distributed Control Systems Engineer

LHH; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Engineer specializing in the DeltaV DCS platform in Bourbonnais, Illinois. This role involves serving as the technical authority for the plant-wide control system, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and driving digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience with DeltaV DCS. A range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with 3 weeks of vacation, are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with DeltaV DCS.
• Ability to independently manage and optimize DCS.
• Experience with automation for capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of DCS architecture.
• Lead configuration and optimization of control strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on experience with DeltaV Distributed Control Systems

Background in chemical processing

Control strategy development

Multi-site manufacturing environments experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Engineer – DeltaV DCS platform

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Engineer – DeltaV DCS platform to join their team. This is a high-impact role where you will serve as a technical authority for plant-wide control systems, driving performance, safety, and digital transformation. In this position, you will operate as the central nervous system architect of the plant—ensuring seamless monitoring, automation, and optimization across critical production assets.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Ownership of enterprise-level DeltaV DCS platform strategy and execution.
• Direct influence on capital projects, system upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to multi-site manufacturing operations with global visibility.
• Opportunity to shape long-term automation, cybersecurity, and digital roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of the DCS architecture, ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead configuration, development, and optimization of control strategies across plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Capital Project Execution

• Partner with engineering teams to define automation scope, system design, and technical requirements.
• Lead DCS-related activities including configuration, testing, commissioning, and startup support.
• Provide technical oversight to third-party integrators, EPC firms, and automation vendors.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Support daily plant operations by resolving complex control system issues in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.
• Prioritize and execute a backlog of automation enhancements aligned with business objectives.
• Lead alarm management initiatives to improve operational awareness and reduce risk.

Systems Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and execute long-term roadmap for DCS hardware, software, and lifecycle planning.
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and performance improvements.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives related to industrial control systems.
• Support multiple facilities with remote troubleshooting and automation standardization.
• Partner with global teams to improve system visibility, consistency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with DeltaV Distributed Control Systems.
• Background in chemical processing, refining, or continuous manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage and optimize DCS systems.
• Experience leading automation efforts for capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of control strategy development, commissioning, and startup support.
• Familiarity with alarm management, industrial networking, and control system cybersecurity.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or global manufacturing environments.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Benefits Offered: 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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