Senior Controls Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading industrial processing organization as a Control Engineer on a contract basis. You will optimize Siemens PCS7 systems for advanced chemical processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and a background in chemical engineering. You will also provide on-site support and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ hands-on experience with Siemens PCS7 systems.
• Strong background in chemical process control.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and optimize Siemens PCS7 DCS platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve control-system issues across hardware and software.

Skills

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS7

Siemens S7/S5 PLC

TIA Portal

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Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $120.00/hr

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About the Role

Join a leading industrial processing organization on a contract basis to engineer and optimize Siemens PCS7 distributed control systems for advanced chemical processes—including air‑separation applications.

Key Responsibilities

• PCS7 System Configuration & Maintenance
• Configure, maintain and optimize Siemens PCS7 DCS platforms (ET200SP HA).
• Implement process control strategies to maximize efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshooting & Support
• Diagnose and resolve control‑system issues across hardware, software and network layers.
• Provide on‑site support at domestic and international facilities (travel required).
• Develop and update control narratives, P&IDs, SOPs and test protocols.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-10+ years’ hands‑on experience with Siemens PCS7 systems, specifically ET200SP HA.
• Strong background in chemical process control; air‑separation experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with other DCS platforms (e.g., Yokogawa).
• Proficiency in Siemens S7/S5 PLC programming and TIA Portal.
• Prior work in chemical manufacturing or air‑separation facilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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