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The Fulton Group

Control Systems Engineer

Pulaski, NY · On-site

$100K - $122K/yr

... pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government ... The Control Systems Engineer develops, tests, and maintains complex control systems that govern the ...

GrayMatter

Control Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer in St. Louis to join our team! This position will ... Pharmaceutical, Food amp; Beverage, or packaging experience Featured Benefits: * Employer paid ...

RFA Engineering

Control Systems Engineer

Chillicothe, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will support the development, testing, and improvement of machine control systems, including electro-hydraulic, powertrain, drivetrain, and implement systems. The ...

The Fulton Group

Control Systems Engineer

Pulaski, NY · On-site

$100K - $122K/yr

... pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government ... The Control Systems Engineer develops, tests, and maintains complex control systems that govern the ...

Saulsbury Industries

Work on control systems engineering and designs for large industrial projects in midstream gas processing, petroleum refining, petrochemical, and upstream oil & gas industries.**Responsibilities ...

Thermo Systems

Control Systems Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

... control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering ...

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How much do pharmaceutical control systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical control systems 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 does a pharmaceutical control systems engineer do?

A Pharmaceutical Control Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems that control manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical facilities. They ensure that production equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). These engineers develop and troubleshoot control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs), to maintain product quality and consistency. Their work is crucial in helping pharmaceutical companies produce safe and effective medicines.

How does a pharmaceutical control systems engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As a Pharmaceutical Control Systems Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams such as process engineers, quality assurance, production staff, and IT specialists. Collaboration often involves coordinating on automation system design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and troubleshooting issues that arise during system integration or validation. Regular meetings and clear communication are essential, as you’ll need to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions while considering both operational and regulatory priorities. This teamwork ensures that control systems are robust, efficient, and compliant with industry guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmaceutical control systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmaceutical Control Systems Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in electrical, chemical, or control engineering. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, DCS platforms, and relevant industry certifications like ISA or GAMP is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring continuous process improvement. These competencies are essential to maintain strict quality standards, ensure regulatory adherence, and optimize manufacturing efficiency in a highly regulated industry.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Control Systems Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,776 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Control Systems Engineer

Billings, MT • On-site

Automationtechies
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Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

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Control Systems Engineer – Refinery Automation

Location: Billings, Montana
Industry: Refining / Process Manufacturing

Are you a Control Systems Engineer who wants to take ownership of critical refinery automation systems and play a key role in a major DCS modernization project?

Our client is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to serve as the technical resource for a Honeywell TDC-3000 DCS while helping lead the transition to Emerson DeltaV. This is an opportunity to work on complex process control systems, modernization projects, OT infrastructure, and industrial cybersecurity in a continuous-process environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the primary technical resource for the Honeywell TDC-3000 DCS.
  • Troubleshoot DCS hardware, software, networking, communications, and system integration issues.
  • Lead DCS configuration changes, control strategy modifications, graphics development, upgrades, and lifecycle improvements.
  • Support the refinery’s migration from Honeywell TDC-3000 to Emerson DeltaV.
  • Troubleshoot integration between DCS, PLCs, SIS, analyzers, historians, packaged equipment, and other industrial systems.
  • Support refinery OT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, industrial networks, firewalls, virtualization, and backups.
  • Apply industrial cybersecurity and defense-in-depth practices to control system environments.
  • Lead or support capital projects, shutdowns, system upgrades, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Provide technical direction to vendors, contractors, technicians, and engineers.
  • Develop system standards, documentation, backup strategies, disaster recovery procedures, and lifecycle plans.

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of Honeywell TDC-3000 architecture, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience supporting DCS platforms in a refinery, petrochemical, chemical, or other continuous-process manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot complex DCS hardware, software, networking, communications, and integration problems.
  • Understanding of PLC architecture, I/O, communications, and DCS/PLC integration.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Modbus TCP, OPC, Ethernet/IP, and serial communications.
  • Experience with industrial Ethernet, managed switches, VLANs, TCP/IP, firewalls, and Process Control Networks (PCN).
  • Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, backups, recovery, patching, and OT infrastructure.
  • Understanding of industrial cybersecurity within process control environments.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect documentation, and network diagrams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

  • Emerson DeltaV experience.
  • Triconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) experience.
  • Alarm management and abnormal situation management.
  • Control loop performance and process control optimization.
  • Refinery PSM, MOC, and formal engineering change processes.
  • Experience leading DCS modernization or migration projects.
  • Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and field implementation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll have the opportunity to own critical control system infrastructure, influence long-term automation strategy, and help shape a refinery’s transition from a legacy DCS to a modern Emerson DeltaV platform. The role combines process control engineering, OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, project leadership, and hands-on troubleshooting.

If you have Honeywell TDC-3000 experience and want to take the next step in your control systems career, apply today.

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