Control engineers are experts in optimizing processes, equipment, or tools by configuring smart controls to simplify actions and improve productivity. Think about the cruise control driving option in a vehicle or the dishwasher that works with the touch of one or two buttons. A controls engineer was behind those innovations and is responsible for creating many more.
This type of work is referred to as control system engineering. The control engineering discipline actively combines theory, design, and systems development. It requires experience with, and knowledge of, mechanical and electrical engineering, automation, and the latest information technologies. Today, control engineers typically focus on developing or maintaining two types of controls: binary and digital controls.
In this career, controls engineers use their analytical capabilities to troubleshoot issues, examine processes, maintain equipment controls, and find creative solutions to system inefficiencies. Innovative problem-solvers by nature, control engineers must frequently conduct research, experiment, and investigate new systems controls or improvements to achieve smooth operations. They regularly work alongside project control engineers or process control engineers to streamline processes within a project, as planned and on schedule. Control engineers may also be required to teach other engineers and technicians how to use and maintain the system controls.
Popular industries for control engineers include manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, and beyond. As technology continues to evolve, so will control systems engineering. This means, there will be only more opportunities for control engineers!
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Control Engineer DCS
Location: Best
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 3 years
Technologische innovaties veranderen de wereld, en wij maken dit mogelijk door onze expertise in industriële automatisering. We brengen machines en installaties tot leven. Met transparantie en een oplossingsgerichte aanpak streven we naar sterke, betrouwbare samenwerkingen en duurzame oplossingen. Vanuit drie locaties in Nederland werken ongeveer 70 gepassioneerde engineers aan uitdagende projecten.
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Location: Bangalore
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 5 years
Position: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer;YOE: 10 + Years;Contract: On Contract;Location: Bangalore.
Senior Control Engineer
Location: Best
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 5 years
Technologische innovaties transformeren de wereld om ons heen, en deze klant maakt dit mogelijk als specialisten in industriële automatisering. Ze brengen machines en installaties tot leven. Met een open en oplossingsgerichte aanpak streven ze ernaar een betrouwbare en gewaardeerde partner te zijn, zowel voor klanten als collega's. Ze zetten ons in voor duurzame relaties en samenwerking. Vanuit drie locaties in Nederland werken zo’n 70 gepassioneerde engineers aan uitdagende oplossingen.
Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 3 years
Instrumentation and Control system Engineering experience in Detailed Engineering, Construction/Field Support Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings. Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering contractor project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications. Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation. Work with the project team during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation. Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation. Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation. Prepare Weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders. Collaborate with other discipline, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation. Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation. Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database.
Senior Control Engineer
Location: Best
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 5 years
Technologische innovaties transformeren de wereld om ons heen, en deze klant maakt dit mogelijk als specialisten in industriële automatisering. Ze brengen machines en installaties tot leven. Met een open en oplossingsgerichte aanpak streven ze ernaar een betrouwbare en gewaardeerde partner te zijn, zowel voor klanten als collega's. Ze zetten ons in voor duurzame relaties en samenwerking. Vanuit drie locaties in Nederland werken zo’n 70 gepassioneerde engineers aan uitdagende oplossingen.
Control Engineer / VEFK / SAP (w/m/d)
Location: Norden
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 1 years
As a Control Engineer (155kv) you are responsible for the coordination of all high-voltage circuits in the wind farms operated and managed from Norddeich in the Continental Europe area. You will act as a control engineer in accordance with Electrical Safety Rules (authorized switching orderer) and be responsible for monitoring the SCADA systems, coordinating and carrying out switching, execution of switching operations and the coordination of troubleshooting in SCADA and IT systems. Carrying out switching operations as an authorized person in cooperation with the Offshore team Interface to the national grid operator Creation and review of switching protocols incl. execution permit Participation in the risk assessment for the approval of offshore work (Work Authorization) Monitoring and processing of alarms in the SCADA system Instruction of external company employees with regard to safety regulations in the electrical sector Support in troubleshooting and rectification, including the creation of work orders in SAP Coordination of immediate measures in the event of a fault
Study Project Controls Manager
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns and potential mitigations Interact with the Project Management team and corporate team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project Determine and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages, and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage change management process and communicate and suggest corrective actions Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards Manage project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company project stage gate process Participate in risk management process that includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and to ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule. Manage and ensure all project required reporting is prepared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project Mentor and lead project controls team members, ensure project is staffed appropriately conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise Brunel International N.V. is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Salzburg
Branche: Biotechnology
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 1 years
In der Position ist die Erstellung von Basisinformationen für die Planung von Anlagen und die Bereitstellung unterstützender Informationen für Fertigungs- und Montagearbeiten von großer Bedeutung. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Ausarbeitung von Spezifikationen für mechanische Komponenten wie Equipment, Armaturen, Rohrklassen und Sonderteile, und koordiniert gleichzeitig den Stahlbau, einschließlich der Statik, mit sorgfältiger Dokumentation dieser Prozesse. Eine weitere zentrale Aufgabe besteht darin, bei FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) und IBN (Inbetriebnahme) zu unterstützen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Anlagen gemäß höchster Standards funktionieren. Darüber hinaus liegt in Ihrer Zuständigkeit die Erstellung umfassender Handbücher und Dokumentationen, die den Zusammenbau, die Demontage und Wiedermontage von Anlagen sowie die genauen Transportvorschriften abdecken. Ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt Ihrer Tätigkeiten ist die Entwicklung kundenspezifischer Konzepte, die die Transferwege der Rohrleitungen, Einbringwege und die erfolgreiche Komplettierung der Anlage bzw. die präzise mechanische Fertigstellung sicherstellen. Schließlich unterstützen Sie bei der Projektarbeit und führen eigenständig Arbeitspakete aus, um sicherzustellen, dass die Projekte in höchstem Maße erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.
Software Requirements Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: kiel
Branche: Aerospace
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 2 years
Als Anforderungsmanager / Requirements Engineer sind Sie mit der Erstellung, Verwaltung und Pflege von Anforderungen auf Produkt- und Komponentenlevel betraut. Hierfür überführen Sie Kundenanforderungen in Produktanforderungen und moderieren Entwicklerteams zur Ableitung von Software- und Hardware-Anforderungen in Abstimmung mit dem Projektleiter, Architekten, Entwickler und Tester. Auch stellen Sie die Rückverfolgbarkeit von Requirements sicher und führen Requirements Reviews durch. Darüber hinaus treiben Sie das Change-Management von bestehenden Anforderungen voran und unterstützen bei Schulungen und Coachings des Entwicklerteams. Zuletzt gestalten und entwickeln Sie Methoden und Prozesse weiter.
Ingenieur für Control & Protection Studien (w/m/d)
Location: Nürnberg
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 1 years
Modellbildung eines elektrischen Netzwerk mit HGÜ-Anlage in der Simulationssoftware Digsilent Powerfactory um harmonische Studien durchzuführen Modellbildung von HGÜ-Anlagen und deren Regelung in MATLAB / Simulink. Integration von spannungsbildenden Regelungskonzepten (direkte Spannungsregelung, Grid-Forming, etc. Modellbildung einer HGÜ-Anlage in der Simulationssoftware Powerfactory Disgilent
Common control engineer responsibilities
A control engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
Analyzing processes and systems for areas of optimization with controls for continuous improvement;
- Designing, developing, and implementing controls using algorithms and technical tools and approaches;
- Managing and maintaining controls in larger systems and processes to facilitate smooth and safe operations;
- Troubleshooting control system issues to fix them to ensure high productivity;
- Developing software and hardware for controls, guiding installation as needed;
- Implementing solutions using robotic process automation (RPA) as required;
- Drafting technical documentation and reports on control systems;
- Creating technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
- Collaborating with customers, engineers, managers, and specialists to develop and deploy the controls in products;
- Tracking progress and delivering control systems engineering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Leading trainings on system or process controls and equipment as needed;
Assuring the safety and security of team members.
Qualifications for control engineers
Control engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-4+ years of engineering experience;
- Solid understanding of construction methods; materials, forces;
- Excellent applied physics, math, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
- Experience in project management;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members;
- Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.