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Control systems engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in control systems engineer job postings.
Sample control systems engineer requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and MATLAB
  • Familiarity with control systems theory and applications
  • Experience with industrial control systems and PLC programming
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sample required control systems engineer soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and skills

Control systems engineer job description example 1

Weatherford International control systems engineer job description

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are focused on providing a challenging and enriching career path with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are an innovative, global company with wide-ranging opportunities that include career-enhancing talent rotations. Our structured career paths will ensure that you know what it takes to build your ideal career at Weatherford when you join our Company. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance coverage, income protection plans, a 401(k) savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
Name of Employer: Weatherford International, LLC
Position Title: WISE Engineer Control Systems Managed Pressure Drilling
Position Location: 2000 St. James Place, Houston, TX 77056
Hours: Mon -Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summary of Duties:
Create, interpret, review, and maintain Technical Documentation for supported products and services, including schematic diagrams, diagrams, and specification sheets for MPD staff and management. Create/modify processes to generate more efficiency and clarity to the MPD Group as a whole and recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability, and assist to monitor processes for compliance with MPD Industry standards. Work with the Global MPD team and Engineering to assess MPD products and process effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment. Work with Global Service Delivery and Global Product Line to compile and evaluate performance data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products across the global performance of MPD. Create/modify processes to generate more Efficiency and clarity to the MPD Group as a whole, and assist to monitor processes for compliance with MPD Industry standards. Work with Engineering to identify Engineering docs that needs to be accessed by Field and Repair & Maintenance personnel and migrate them to OEPS to be available for all. Perform software testing in conjunction with MPD Engineering team, as required. Support Training & Competency team with the MPD Training documents and with the Competency to be better evaluated and provide advice or training to MPD personnel.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field of study AND Two (2) Years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree Engineering, Science or related field of study AND Two (2) Years, the employer will accept 2 additional years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation. In addition, the applicant must have demonstrative experience with:
Technical/Engineering Drawings Technical Sales or Capital Sales software programs Rotating Control Heads design and operation Customer Service Operation process, design and documentation with experience in MPD Command Office suite software and enterprise applications Service Delivery and Quality Control Analysis (Process Compliance and Performance)
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Control systems engineer job description example 2

Emerson control systems engineer job description

If you are an experienced Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our St. Louis or Kansas City locations, you will lead medium to large sized process automation projects, working with customers and engineering teams at Emerson.
AS A LEAD PAS ENGINEER/TECHNOLOGIST, YOU WILL:
• Provide technical responsibility of automation system design on control system projects
• Work on a project team with other professionals
• Work with Emerson product technologies such as DeltaV
• Manage scope and meet project schedules
• Lead activities in system design, configuration, testing, and site commissioning
• Develop and coordinate creation of functional design documents: control narratives, interlock descriptions, alarm philosophies, and testing procedures
WHO YOU ARE:
You can build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You delegate and distribute assignments and decisions appropriately. You create a collaborative environment, allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• 4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 2-year degree/diploma in a technical discipline
• 5-9 years' experience with bachelor degree or 6-10 years' experience with 2-year degree
• Experience on distributed controls systems or PLC design for projects.
• Familiar with industry standards and processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and direct teams
• Must convey a professional image with and build relationships with customers.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
• Must be comfortable in work at plant sites
• Must be willing to travel to end user locations and up to 15-25% of the year.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with configuration or operation of DeltaV Controls Systems
• Experience leading medium to large sized project teams
• Familiar with ISA S88 Batch Configuration Standards
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Control systems engineer job description example 3

Ingredion control systems engineer job description

We are seeking a motivated student to hire for our Control Systems Engineering Co-Op opportunity. You will be responsible for assisting our Bedford Park, IL engineers with controlling production processes using modern computerized process control systems and instrumentation. You will also be applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.
As the Controls Engineering Co-Op, your responsibilities will include:
Being responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of any contractors working on projects with a goal of completing projects with zero safety or environmental incidents Becoming familiar with a production channel and the control systems employed on the channel, utilizing Allen-Bradley PLCs, DeltaV, Foxboro, and/or Provox Control SystemsBecoming familiar with process measurement and control devices, such as control valves and process transmitters Working with assigned project team and learning how to implement programming changes and tie in new field devices to the control system Utilizing alarm monitoring systems to analyze alarm frequencies, recommending improvements to alarm handling and implementing approved alarm changes Determining instrumentation installation requirements, control system software configuration requirements and working with team to see through the complete installation and configuration

The Controls Engineering Co-Op position is well suited for you if you:
Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason while dealing with ambiguity Have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization Are able to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving and having an analytical mindset Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality who wants to succeed

Qualified candidates will have:
Progress towards a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term (January - August 2023) Skills and a demonstrated interest in computers and programming, with knowledge in one or more of the following preferred: VBA, SQL scripting, VMware/HyperV, Computer Networking, or AD Domain AdministrationAbility to self-teach from manuals and documentation Ability to tackle problems, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports Proven analytical problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills Experience with PC Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPointReliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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