Control Systems Engineer #26-02194

Up to $144 per hour

Portsmouth, NH

Onsite Job Description 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 (