Controls Engineer I

FW Murphy Production Controls, a subsidiary of DPC, a Dover Company, located in Rosenberg, TX, manufactures and delivers instrumentation and control solutions for the oil & gas production and natural gas compression markets. Their products improve protection, performance, and reliability of the natural gas supply chain while protecting the environment and helping producers meet emission regulations.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer will design custom control panels, manage project cycles, specify components, and provide technical support. The role reports to the Manager, Hardware Engineering and is based in the Rosenberg, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Design custom control panels according to customer specifications, adhering to industry standards such as UL508A, UL/ANSI 12.12.01, ATEX, and IECEx codes.
• Manage project cycles to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality control systems.
• Specify components based on customer requirements and hazardous location specifications (Class I Div. 1/Zone 0‑1 and Class I Div. 2/Zone 2).
• Standardize control panel designs to streamline processes and minimize errors.
• Write technical documents (sequences, narratives, reports, emails).
• Provide engineering‑level assistance to the Technical Service Department for customer support resolution.
• Design, implement, and maintain processes to optimize manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred); work experience or technical certificate/program may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1–2 years of experience in controls, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a relevant technician role, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of natural gas compressors and industry applications.
• Familiarity with NEC code book, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and detail‑orientation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve design issues, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience designing control systems and solutions, including exposure to hazardous‑location environments and safety‑standard compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams, deliver high‑quality results under pressure, and pursue continuous improvement.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and industry standards, with a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include:

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health Savings Account and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program with company‑paid counseling and legal services