Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Location: 101 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Employment Type: Contract (5 Months) Potential: Extension or Full-Time Conversion Pay Rate: $120 – $144/hour (W2) Benefits: Weekly Pay | Medical | Dental | Vision Insurance

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support manufacturing automation, process control systems, and engineering projects at our Portsmouth, NH facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, troubleshooting, and process improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting automation systems, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Provide technical expertise for manufacturing automation and process control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and automated equipment systems.
• Design, implement, modify, and troubleshoot control system solutions.
• Ensure automation systems meet operational, safety, and production requirements.

Engineering Projects

• Lead and support plant automation projects involving complex equipment modifications.
• Serve as Controls Engineering lead for technology transfers and equipment upgrades.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Develop and review engineering documentation including:
  • Functional specifications
  • SOPs
  • Work instructions
  • Control documentation

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot equipment failures, automation issues, and process deviations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze process data and system performance trends.
• Review and troubleshoot automation logic and programming.
• Support manufacturing operations during critical automation issues.

Quality & Compliance

• Support GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory activities as a Controls SME.
• Manage engineering change controls and CAPA activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Development teams
  • External contractors and vendors
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Related Engineering discipline

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Industrial automation
  • Controls engineering
  • Manufacturing automation systems
  • Process control environments

Preferred experience:

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environments
• GMP systems
• Equipment validation and qualification
• Automation project execution

Required Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• PLC-based control systems
• HMI/SCADA applications
• Industrial instrumentation
• Control logic troubleshooting
• Automation equipment support
• Process data analysis
• Electrical/control system documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment automation.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with change control, CAPA, and validation processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

• Location: Portsmouth, NH facility
• Schedule: Regular business hours
• Travel: Minimal (<10%)
• Environment:
  • Engineering office
  • Manufacturing areas
  • Equipment/process areas