Control Systems Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Control System Design & Engineering Define control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing, including ore processing, chemical extraction, thermal treatment, forming, coating,

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Control System Design & Engineering Define control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing, including ore processing, chemical extraction, thermal treatment, forming, coating,

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Control Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

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Define control system requirements for all phases of magnet manufacturing, including ore processing, chemical extraction, thermal treatment, forming, coating, and finishing operations.
Specify and design PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures aligned with KBR and client standards.
Develop control philosophies, system architectures, I/O lists, cause-and-effect diagrams, and network designs.
Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and safety engineering teams within the EPC environment.

Determine automation and instrumentation requirements for processing equipment such as reactors, furnaces, kilns, presses, coating lines, and material handling systems.
Support equipment selection by evaluating vendor control capabilities and packaged systems.
Integrate OEM equipment and skid-mounted systems into the plant-wide control system.

Develop, review, or oversee PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarm management strategies, and HMI graphics.
Configure industrial networks, historians, and interfaces with higher-level systems (MES or plant data systems).

Support or lead FATs, SATs, and on-site commissioning activities.
Commission control systems and instrumentation during startup and ramp-up phases.
Troubleshoot control, instrumentation, and process issues during commissioning and early operations.
Support operator training and transition to steady-state operations.

Implement safety interlocks, permissives, and shutdown logic in coordination with process safety teams.
Participate in HAZOPs, SIL studies, and risk assessments related to control systems.
Design systems for long-term reliability, maintainability, and operational flexibility.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
4+ years of experience working as a Control Systems Engineer on EPC projects.
Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS platforms, industrial instrumentation, and control system networks.
Experience with chemical processing, thermal processing, minerals, metals, or advanced materials manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with industrial commissioning and startup.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary EPC project team.
Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Exposure to safety systems, alarm management, and process automation best practices.

What We Offer

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KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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