What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control System Engineer position at KeyStaff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing?
Are you driven by innovation in automation, instrumentation, and industrial controls? This is a high-impact opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to support advanced agricultural operations, improve efficiency, and lead automation-focused capital projects within a fast-paced technical environment.
You’ll play a critical role in optimizing control systems, enhancing production processes, and supporting major seasonal capital initiatives that help ensure equipment is ready for peak operation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support a positive work culture centered on safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Plan, execute, and manage capital projects for agricultural deep-freeze and piler systems—ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
- Support equipment startup and commissioning, coordinating with multiple contractors and internal teams prior to harvest season.
- Design, develop, and implement control systems for both continuous and batch agricultural processes.
- Research and recommend enhancements for automation and control systems to drive efficiency and reduce processing and labor costs.
- Provide hands-on expertise to maintain continuous uptime of control system equipment.
- Create and maintain detailed control documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, specifications, control narratives, PLC programs, and HMI configurations.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on equipment selection, installation, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate projects and equipment for lifecycle value and ROI.
- Deliver training on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe and effective operation by personnel.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support automation and operational goals.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong background in industrial control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Horner), DCS (DeltaV), instrumentation networking, HMIs, programming, process simulation, and drafting/design tools (AutoCAD).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong decision-making and organizational skills to support complex equipment startups and fast-paced project timelines.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to agricultural and factory sites as needed.
Benefits
- Day-one eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) with company match company contribution
- Dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability (company paid)
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays
- Paid parental leave & paid volunteer days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretionary bonuses
- Flexible spending accounts
- Service awards
- 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling sessions