What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control System Engineer position at Cognify Global?
Control Systems Engineer – Houston, TX
Before you apply, please note:
🔹 50–75% travel required
🔹 U.S. citizens only
🔹 Up to $90,000 base salary (flexible for strong experience)
A highly respected global automation and controls firm is expanding its U.S. operations and seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join its growing Houston team.
This role plays a vital part in delivering intelligent control and automation solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Utilities, and Renewable Energy. You’ll gain exposure to full project lifecycles — from design and integration through commissioning and optimization — helping industrial operations run smarter and more efficiently across Texas and beyond.
The ideal candidate is hungry to grow in automation and controls, ready to take ownership on-site, and eager to learn from some of the best in the industry. Experience gained here will accelerate your career and build deep technical capability across the automation spectrum.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support the installation, commissioning, and startup of automation systems at project sites.
- Conduct site surveys and assessments to define technical requirements and scope.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design and integrate PLC, SCADA, and DCS solutions.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues both on-site and remotely.
- Execute FAT, SAT, and performance testing to ensure system reliability.
- Develop control logic, HMI interfaces, and network architectures for integrated systems.
- Implement hardware and instrumentation designs for DCS, SIS, and FGS systems.
- Work with wellhead facilities, control panels, and solar-powered systems.
- Interpret P&IDs, control narratives, and industrial standards to deliver robust automation solutions.
What You Bring
- 2–8 years’ experience in control systems and industrial automation projects.
- Hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, etc.).
- Strong background in PLC/SCADA programming, testing, and commissioning.
- Experience with hardware design for DCS, SIS, or FGS architectures.
- Solid understanding of industrial instrumentation, networking, and control standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
- Willingness to travel extensively (domestic & international) for project execution.
What’s in It for You
🌍 Global Project Exposure – Work on major automation projects with international teams.
💰 Competitive Compensation – Salary and bonus designed to reward performance.
🩺 Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical insurance for you and your dependents.
📈 Professional Growth – Access to training, certifications, and skill development.
🌴 Work–Life Balance – Paid time off and public holidays.
🤝 Inclusive Culture – Collaborative, respectful, and innovation-driven team environment.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be joining a global leader in process automation and digital transformation, working at the forefront of Industry 4.0. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on, high-impact experience, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and grow within a team that values technical mastery, curiosity, and excellence.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
