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Clean Harbors

Control System Engineer

Deer Park, TX · On-site

We are seeking a Control System Engineer to join our Deer Park, TX team. As the DCS/PLC Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, commissioning, and operations of the control ...

INFLEXIONPOINT LLC

Control System Engineer III

Hudson, MA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

InflexionPoint is currently looking for a Control System Engineer III. As a Control System Engineer III, your role will involve designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various ...

Inflexionpoint

Control System Engineer III

Hudson, MA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

InflexionPoint is currently looking for a Control System Engineer III. As a Control System Engineer III, your role will involve designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various ...

Inflexionpoint

Control System Engineer III

Hudson, MA · On-site

InflexionPoint is currently looking for a Control System Engineer III. As a Control System Engineer III, your role will involve designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various ...

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers

$123K - $127K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

$123K - $127K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

Astfe

Senior Control System Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$159K - $165K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

Rolls-Royce

Senior Control System Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$159K - $165K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

Rolls-Royce

Senior Control System Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$159K - $165K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

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How much do automotive control system engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive control system engineer in the United States is $108,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automotive control system engineer?

Automotive Control System Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and implement control systems that manage various functions in vehicles, such as engine performance, braking, stability, and driver assistance features. They work with both hardware and software to ensure that automotive systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably. These engineers often collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate new technologies like electric drivetrains or autonomous driving capabilities. Their work plays a vital role in meeting regulatory standards and improving the overall driving experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive control system engineer?

To thrive as an Automotive Control System Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, control theory, and embedded systems, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like MATLAB/Simulink, CAN protocol analyzers, and automotive software standards such as AUTOSAR is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help engineers excel in designing and troubleshooting complex vehicle systems. These skills are crucial for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of modern automotive technologies.

What are some common challenges automotive control system engineers face when integrating new technologies into vehicle platforms?

Automotive Control System Engineers often encounter challenges related to compatibility and safety when integrating new technologies into existing vehicle platforms. Ensuring that new electronic control units (ECUs) communicate seamlessly with legacy systems while meeting strict safety and regulatory standards requires thorough testing and validation. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving software and hardware advancements can be demanding, requiring continuous learning and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as software developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance specialists.

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Control System Engineer

Deer Park, TX • On-site

Clean Harbors
Environmental Consulting Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

We are seeking a Control System Engineer to join our Deer Park, TX team. As the DCS/PLC Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, commissioning, and operations of the control systems and associated process control networks within Clean Harbors. DCS/PLC proprietary systems, including Rockwell, Emerson DeltaV, ABB, Wonderware Suite, Siemens, and/or Canary.
Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Leader in environmental products and services
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
  • Group 401-K retirement savings with company matching
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Positive and safe work environments 
Responsibilities:
  • Work as part of the Controls Systems team to ensure operational readiness of Clean Harbors sites.
  • Proactively manage controls production environment and take preventative actions to avoid business impacting incidents.
  • Implement logic changes to minimize plant trips and improve plant reliability. Establish a management of change process to ensure logic changes are controlled and risk assessed to ensure plant integrity is not compromised.
  • Coaching operations and other technical personnel on the concepts and use of control strategies.
  • Process control algorithm development, prototyping and implementation.
  • Organize, design, and carry out the development, implementation and maintenance of Basic Process Control and Process Optimization.
  • Develop multi-year strategy to standardize control systems across 20+ sites.
  • Establish and manage goals, reporting needs, key performance indicators and dashboards for control system and health.
  • Provide remote support for 20+ sites for customer sites.
  • Lead the prompt resolution of control system performance issues through the application of strong critical thinking skills.
  • Work with automation vendors to specify, design and commission new and upgraded control and SIS systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the control system infrastructure including project activity to renew and evolve the DCS platforms.
  • Develop a business level solution for process historians to eliminate data silos and organize data flows.
  • Oversee reliability and maintenance of DCS/SIS hardware and software.
  • Develop systems to maintain backups of critical systems.

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Automation, or Instrumentation preferred)
  • Experience 5-7 years controls experience preferred
  • Primary Skill Sets desired - FactoryTalk(software), Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC’s(hardware), networking, and Wonderware, 
  • Preferred Skills- Canary Historian, DeltaV, ABB/Siemen, AMS, OSIsoft PI, Aspen, SCADA, SIS, Instrumentation specification
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Up to date with current technology
  • Metrics based on IBP
  • Communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb (Survey facility)
  • Up to 20% travel and Other Requirements
Join our team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re-refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has waste disposal facilities and service locations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico.
We are an equal opportunity in employer to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. 
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US

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