Control engineers are experts in optimizing processes, equipment, or tools by configuring smart controls to simplify actions and improve productivity. Think about the cruise control driving option in a vehicle or the dishwasher that works with the touch of one or two buttons. A controls engineer was behind those innovations and is responsible for creating many more.
This type of work is referred to as control system engineering. The control engineering discipline actively combines theory, design, and systems development. It requires experience with, and knowledge of, mechanical and electrical engineering, automation, and the latest information technologies. Today, control engineers typically focus on developing or maintaining two types of controls: binary and digital controls.
In this career, controls engineers use their analytical capabilities to troubleshoot issues, examine processes, maintain equipment controls, and find creative solutions to system inefficiencies. Innovative problem-solvers by nature, control engineers must frequently conduct research, experiment, and investigate new systems controls or improvements to achieve smooth operations. They regularly work alongside project control engineers or process control engineers to streamline processes within a project, as planned and on schedule. Control engineers may also be required to teach other engineers and technicians how to use and maintain the system controls.
Popular industries for control engineers include manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, and beyond. As technology continues to evolve, so will control systems engineering. This means, there will be only more opportunities for control engineers!
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Controls Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Dortmund
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: Transport & Logistics
Experience: 0 years
🛠️ Deine Aufgaben im Projekt: Du entwickelst, optimierst und passt Steuerungshardware und -software für unsere intralogistischen Produkte an - mit Fokus auf Siemens S7, Step7 und TIA Portal. Kundenanforderungen? Für dich sind sie der Anfang einer technischen Geschichte, die du mit deiner Programmierung lebendig machst. Du konfigurierst Feldbussysteme wie Profibus und Profinet und sorgst dafür, dass alles miteinander spricht - fehlerfrei, stabil und effizient. Antriebstechnik ist dein Spielfeld: Frequenzumrichter, geregelte Motoren - du testest, optimierst und bringst Bewegung ins System. Du bindest unsere Systeme an übergeordnete Rechner und Subsysteme an, entwickelst Schnittstellen, erstellst Pflichtenhefte und testest alles auf Herz und Nieren. Simulation? Emulation? Du testest kundenspezifische Softwareumgebungen, bevor sie ans Licht der Welt treten. Inbetriebnahme direkt beim Kunden - national wie international - ist für dich keine Last, sondern eine Bühne für dein Können. Du behebst Fehler, bevor sie überhaupt entstehen - und wenn doch mal was klemmt, findest du schnell die Lösung. Für unsere Kunden bist du vor Ort technischer Ansprechpartner und Problemlöser mit Weitblick. HMI und SCADA? Du gestaltest intuitive Bedienoberflächen, die funktionieren und verstanden werden. Dokumentation und Schulung: Du sorgst dafür, dass Know-how nicht nur im Code bleibt, sondern bei den Menschen ankommt.
Cost Control Engineer
Location: South Jakarta
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 3 years
As a Cost Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and managing man-hour budgets and cost control plans across various project phases. Your responsibilities will include generating project cost reports, preparing invoices, and delivering financial updates to stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage man-hour budgets and cost control plans across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. Generate internal and external project cost reports (e.g., Project Monthly Report - PMR). Consolidate and produce comprehensive project management reports. Prepare and submit invoices and Local Content Reports as required. Deliver regular financial and progress updates to stakeholders.
Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer
Location: Phoenix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 3 years
This position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona on a hybrid schedule which requires virtual collaboration as well as attending in-person meetings in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. Amenities at the office include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Duties: Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as: Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP,LOPA/SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specifications (SRS) Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaption of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation Support the company during the development/preparation of company of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements Work with the project team, during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation Prepare weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings
Cost schedule controls Engineer-II
Location: Bangalore
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 4 years
Position: Cost schedule control engineer.Contract: On Control Role. The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will perform or coordinate effort for cost estimate preparation, estimating oversight and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones. The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will also prepare Check Estimates and Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals. Also, this person will participate in estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases). Lastly, they are expected to participate in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements. Assist in Setting up the baseline cost control system (internal and external) and documentation for the projectPrepare forecasts, cost trend reports, and monitor cost and budget forecasts on multiple projects on the same work siteReport on deviations, underruns and overruns, and can make recommendations for corrective actions
Control & Protection Engineer for HVDC Studies - proaktiv (w/m/d)
Location: Ingolstadt
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Entwicklung und Implementierung von Steuerungssystemen für HVDC-Anlagen zur effizienten und sicheren Energieübertragung Gestaltung und Optimierung von Schutzstrategien, um die Systemstabilität und -sicherheit in verschiedenen Betriebsszenarien zu gewährleisten Durchführung von Simulationen und Leistungsanalysen zur Bewertung der Effizienz, Stabilität und Zuverlässigkeit von HVDC-Systemen Sicherstellung der nahtlosen Kompatibilität von HVDC-Anlagen mit bestehenden AC-Netzen, inklusive Netzintegration und -stabilität Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen, Berichte und Analysen zur Unterstützung von Projektentwicklungen und zur Sicherstellung der Transparenz Enge Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Ingenieurteams, um technische Lösungen abzustimmen und die Projekte erfolgreich umzusetzen
Instrument & Control Engineer
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Responsible for provision of the required quality technical support in the area of Instrumentation, Control systems, Telecommunication engineering expertise through all stages of the project.Verify and review technical designs documents in accordance with approved standards and to meet Operations, Maintenance, Asset Integrity, HSE, ICT and Cyber Security requirements.Ensure Scope Preparation Completeness Review and hands on experience in DCS, ESD, Fire & Gas, SCADA systems, SIL ratings, SIF, Field instrumentation, Cabling, Junction Boxes, Local control panels, Field HMIs, transmitters, Detectors, Vibration probes, thermowells, Fibre optic cables, Communication converters, Metering systems, Field panels, Control valves, Loop checks, Marshalling panels, system Cabinets, PLC cabinets, CPU IOs, Modbus, Operator consoles, PAGA system, RTU, RF, Microwave radios, switches, Servers, NTP Servers, GSM Modems etc.Plan and coordinate between Operations, Maintenance Asset Integrity, HSE, ICT and Cyber Security teams to ensure project requirements are met and aligned.Identifies potential hazards during Engineering activities (as applicable) such as Document Review, Design Safety Review workshop, HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, QRA, FERA, etc., participates in technical meetings, commissioning activities, SAT, Plant pre-start up safety audits, performance tests raises punch lists and provide support to operations and maintenance teams in various stages of project activities.Coordinate with Engineering, Project execution departments and Operations & Maintenance teams during projects’ FEED and EPIC stages to align Operations and Maintenance, Asset Integrity and HSE requirements.Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders and resolve relevant technical issues, punch lists during pre-commissioning and commissioning stages until the projects are successfully commissioned and handed over.Support Lead engineer or supervisor to ensure that all applicable environmental, process and safety technical policies are fully integrated and implemented.Ensure SIMOPS, Various Project Interfaces so that Shutdown Activities are properly planned for effective execution.Support development of Qatari team.Ensure technical deliverables with respect to quality, safety of designs to the required standards are considered by all relevant stakeholders in project engineering and asset operations.Responsible for assurance of asset and plant operations as per approved design engineering documents in his discipline area.
Trainee Finance & Control
Location: Amsterdam
Branche: Financial Services
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 1 years
Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.
Labormitarbeiter Quality Control (w/m/d)
Location: Mannheim
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 1 years
Eigenverantwortliche Organisation und Durchführung von Stabilitätsprojekten - von der Anfrage über die Erstellung von Protokollen bis zum Projektabschluss - in enger Zusammenarbeit mit internen und externen Partnern. Erstellung, Überarbeitung und Review von stabilitätsrelevanten Dokumenten sowie Pflege und Verwaltung der Daten in LIMS und anderen GMP-konformen Systemen. Organisation und Nachverfolgung des gesamten Probenzyklus - inklusive Einlagerung, Auslagerung, Versand und Bereitstellung von Rückstellmustern - zur Sicherstellung termingerechter Prüfungen. Sicherstellung der Einhaltung interner Standards sowie regulatorischer Anforderungen; Mitwirkung bei der Betreuung von Klimaräumen, bei der Archivierung und der Vorbereitung auf Audits. Informationsweitergabe bei Abweichungen oder Kapazitätsengpässen sowie aktive Beteiligung an der Optimierung bestehender Prozesse und Arbeitsabläufe.
Project Controls Lead (Onshore)
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Provide management and technical direction for all facets of the division (scheduling, planning, reporting, change order cost estimating and cost engineering) by establishing a set of project control procedures, guidelines, and flow charts to suit project requirements and needs to support management decision making process.Lead project control activities, coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning etc. and ensure project controls information is accurately compiled and reported to Project Management to provide visibility on overall project status and performance.Ensure effective project control measures are executed by the contractor and sub-contractor organizations, with particular emphasis on schedule management, planning and progress monitoring, recommend modifications to management to ensure Company and PMT standards and requirements are met.Coordinate the collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and reporting all project cost and schedule, control, trend, and progress measurement information to support cost estimation activities as requested by project leadership.Monitor contractor’s performance and progress in areas of project controls, scheduling, reporting, progress monitoring and cost estimating assessing any discrepancies and revert to contractor for clarifications/corrections.Establish and maintain appropriate planning systems, fully integrated, and appropriate for the project.Develop Project Controls deliverables as per the approved Roadmap and participate in project review.Develop and implement the Project Control Plan, in addition to reviewing project changes related to schedule and/or cost, incorporating the effect and impact of approved changes into overall cost and schedule stewardship and reporting.Manage project workforce planning and resourcing, ensuring changes are managed fairly using consistent decision-making criteria across the project.Lead interface between Project Manager, Business Manager, PMT members and contractor with respect to cost and schedule performance, reporting and approvals.Review invoices for compliance and completeness, liaise with the contractor and the Project Accounting department in the resolution of queries and disputes.Provide data for accounting and auditing functions and ensures contractor’s accounting systems meet Company audit requirements.
Trainee Finance & Control
Location: Utrecht
Branche: Financial Services
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 1 years
Als Trainee Finance & Control werk je bij toonaangevende bedrijven binnen zowel de financiële sector als andere industrieën. Brunel heeft een breed netwerk van gerenommeerde organisaties, variërend van financiële instellingen als banken en verzekeraars, tot bedrijven binnen de energie-, technologie-, transport- en infrastructuursector. Je doorloopt een intensief traject waarin je jezelf binnen één jaar ontwikkelt tot een volwaardig Financial Professional. Je werkt aan uitdagende projecten binnen verschillende specialismen, zoals Financial of Business Control, Audit, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Data, Risk Management en Credit Risk. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden: Uitvoeren van financiële analyses en rapportages. Ondersteunen bij budgettering en forecasting activiteiten. Signaleren van trends, kansen en risico's in de markt. Adviseren over kostenbeheersing en optimalisatie van bedrijfsprocessen. Samenwerken met diverse afdelingen om geïntegreerde financiële inzichten te bieden. Bijdragen aan de verbetering van financiële processen en interne controles.
Common control engineer responsibilities
A control engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
Analyzing processes and systems for areas of optimization with controls for continuous improvement;
- Designing, developing, and implementing controls using algorithms and technical tools and approaches;
- Managing and maintaining controls in larger systems and processes to facilitate smooth and safe operations;
- Troubleshooting control system issues to fix them to ensure high productivity;
- Developing software and hardware for controls, guiding installation as needed;
- Implementing solutions using robotic process automation (RPA) as required;
- Drafting technical documentation and reports on control systems;
- Creating technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
- Collaborating with customers, engineers, managers, and specialists to develop and deploy the controls in products;
- Tracking progress and delivering control systems engineering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Leading trainings on system or process controls and equipment as needed;
Assuring the safety and security of team members.
Qualifications for control engineers
Control engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-4+ years of engineering experience;
- Solid understanding of construction methods; materials, forces;
- Excellent applied physics, math, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
- Experience in project management;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members;
- Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.
