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Controls Systems Engineer

proconex
Royersford, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200 employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

(AUTOMATION, INFORMATION & OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS)

We are seeking a control systems engineer with 3-5 years of experience in life sciences manufacturing, specialty chemicals, water/wastewater, oil & gas, energy, or another regulated process control environment in the greater Philadelphia, Princeton, Reading, Wilmington, or Allentown area.

SUMMARY

This position will primarily be involved in the specification, design, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and data historians (OSI PI).  As part of an internal project team or supporting a client at their site, this role will interact with cross-functional groups to propose and assess modifications to equipment and processes to improve the efficiency of the operations to include preparing and executing engineering documentation, operating/maintenance procedures, commissioning and validation test plans for multiple process and utility systems.    

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 3 years in control systems design and implementation. Preferably a broad technical base of experience in the SDLC of automated systems (process controls, MES, and/or data management).
  • Good process knowledge and a thorough understanding of engineering documents, process control (to include PLC/DCS/SCADA), networks, control systems and application engineering.
  • Working knowledge of structured methodologies for manufacturing systems such as programming skills.  Experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or the Allen Bradley family of controller and interfaces are strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or similar FDA regulated industry is preferred along with experience in the development and execution of test plans, IQ, OQ, PQ validation protocols for new or upgraded integrated factory floor systems.

Apply today to learn more!

We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net.  Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

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