Control Systems Engineer

## Control Systems Engineer Apply locations:
Newark, Delaware time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2126252
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* Title:

** Control Systems Engineer
** K  Sustainable Technology Solutions** (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
** K
** is seeking a
** Control Systems Engineer
** to support a major project involving the design, construction, and commissioning of a
** greenfield magnet manufacturing facility**. The plant will process raw ore through
** chemical and thermal processes
** to extract minerals and metals, convert materials into magnet blocks, and perform downstream finishing operations such as coating, treatment, polishing, and final preparation for end-use applications.

The Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in defining automation requirements, selecting control equipment, integrating systems, and leading commissioning activities to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operation.
** Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
**** Control System Design & Engineering
*** 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 K  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.
** Equipment Selection & Integration
*** 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.
** Programming & Configuration
*** 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).
** Commissioning & Startup
*** 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.
** Safety & Reliability
*** Implement safety interlocks, per missives, 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.
** Required Education, Experience, &

Skills:

*** 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.
** Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
**** K  Benefits
** K  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. to learn more:  K  Benefits Belong, Connect and Grow at K     At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
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