On-Site Control Systems & Automation Engineer

Nsc Global; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSC Global is seeking a Control Systems & Automation Engineer to support site-level industrial automation and control infrastructure. This role requires 100% on-site presence to interact directly with manufacturing control cabinets, PLCs, DCS panels, SCADA systems, and process equipment on the production floor.

You will conduct hardware commissioning, safety interlock testing, alarm rationalization, and in-situ calibration of field instruments within GMP manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Proficiency with DCS/SCADA/PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens PCS7, Rockwell, ABB, Honeywell).
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming standards (Ladder, FBD, SFC, Structured Text).
• Strong knowledge of flow, temperature, pressure, and level instrumentation and calibration.
• Familiarity with Alarm Management (EEMUA 191 / ISA-18.2) and IEC 61511/SIL safety concepts.
• Knowledge of OT networks, fieldbus and Ethernet protocols (PROFIBUS/PROFINET/ EtherNet/IP/OPC UA/ Modbus).
• Understanding of GMP change control, HAZOP and PSM basics.

Responsibilities

• Site Infrastructure & Hardware Support: Inspect, commission, and maintain control cabinets, PLCs, and field devices.
• System Programming & Configuration: Program, configure, and troubleshoot DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems across major platforms.
• Instrumentation & Calibration: Calibrate and maintain flow, temperature, pressure, and level instruments on site.
• Functional Safety & Alarm Management: Perform safety interlock testing and manage alarm configurations.
• OT Network Maintenance: Configure and maintain OT network communications across the plant.
• Compliance & Safety Management: Adhere to GMP change control, site access, and HAZOP/PSM practices.

Skills

DCS/SCADA/PLC Platforms

Industrial Automation Languages

Process Instrumentation

Safety & Alarm Standards

OT Network Protocols

Process Safety & Change Control

Job description

NSC Global is seeking a Control Systems & Automation Engineer to support site-level industrial automation and control infrastructure. This role requires 100% on-site presence to interact directly with manufacturing control cabinets, PLCs, DCS panels, SCADA systems, and process equipment on the production floor.

You will conduct hardware commissioning, safety interlock testing, alarm rationalization, and in-situ calibration of field instruments within GMP manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance