Control System Engineer
Job in
Germany, Pike County, Ohio, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Edison Smart®
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Germany (site-based / hybrid depending on project)
Contract / Freelance
We’re supporting a leading industrial and process-focused organization in Germany that’s expanding its Distributed Control Systems (DCS) capability across large-scale production and critical infrastructure projects.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the design, configuration, commissioning, and optimisation of DCS platforms
, supporting process control, plant reliability, and operational performance across complex industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering, configuration, and commissioning of DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson Delta
V, Siemens PCS 7, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum) - Development and modification of control logic, function blocks, and sequences
- HMI / operator interface configuration, alarms, trends, and graphics
- FAT / SAT execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and live-site support
- Integration with PLC, SCADA, SIS, and field instrumentation
- Support process optimisation, control strategy improvements, and system upgrades
- Produce technical documentation, I/O lists, cause & effect, and control narratives
- Work closely with process, electrical, and maintenance teams onsite
Required Experience
- Strong background in DCS engineering within industrial or process environments
- Hands-on experience with at least one major DCS platform
- Understanding of process control, P&IDs, instrumentation, and control loops
- Experience with commissioning, plant start-ups, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, OPC)
- Comfortable working in plant / site-based environments
Nice to Have
- Experience in chemicals, pharma, energy, manufacturing, or oil & gas
- Safety system or SIS / SIL exposure
- German language skills (beneficial but not always required)
What’s on Offer
- Long-term project pipeline or permanent stability
- Competitive daily rate or salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex industrial systems
- Travel, accommodation, or relocation support (where applicable)
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