Lead Control Systems Engineer

Lead Control Systems Engineer 

Location: Everett, Washington

About Unit Process Company

Unit Process Company is a division of Bray Sales, Inc.

At Unit Process Company, we’ve been delivering engineered process solutions since 1951, helping industries run safely and efficiently with technologies in temperature control, pumps, valves & automation, and instrumentation.

We go beyond supplying products — our team supports every step of the system lifecycle, from design and startup to integration, training, and troubleshooting.

Join us and collaborate with OEMs, contractors, and plant teams while solving real-world challenges.

If you’re passionate about technical problem-solving, teamwork, and making a visible impact, Unit Process Company is where your skills will grow and matter.

Job Summary:The Lead Control Systems Engineer will take the lead in designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing control systems for industrial applications, including heat tracing, pump control, and valve automation.

This senior-level role requires deep expertise in control systems engineering and the ability to manage a team of engineers.

The successful candidate will oversee complex control systems projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure that solutions meet both client requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead the conceptual design, development, and implementation of control systems for industrial applications, including heat tracing, pump control, and valve automation.


* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers on the controls team.


* Develop control system architectures, functional specifications, heat trace designs, and detailed system designs.


* Program and configure PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, and HMIs to meet project requirements.


* Design control panels and specify instrumentation and control hardware for projects.


* Conduct field walkdowns at client sites to assess requirements and develop system architectures.


* Perform control system simulations, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and system commissioning.


* Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve performance and operational efficiency.


* Manage and oversee control system projects, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and ensuring project milestones are met.


* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and effectively interface with clients to deliver seamless project execution.


* Stay updated on industry trends, emerging control technologies, and best practices in control system engineering.

Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).


* Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required. 


* Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering.


* Extensive experience with PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, heat trace con...