Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Iowa

INTRODUCTION

Honeywell’s Compressor Control Corporation (CCC) uses its values of integrity, teamwork, communication, knowledge, and safety to deliver reliable products and excellent service to our customers around the world. We strive to produce and disperse solutions for critical turbomachinery control applications that result in tangible economic benefits to every customer through both internal and external collaboration and communication.

The Field Service Engineer I will be expected to provide technical expertise and consultancy at customer sites to commission, troubleshoot, engineer, operate, configure and optimize Compressor Control Corporation products and systems at customer sites. Additionally, the Field Service Engineer I will advise customers on specific, appropriate product usage. This position will report to the Senior Director of Field Service Engineering.

Travel via car will be required in the local Des Moines, IA area and travel via air will be required for North America (United States and Canada) and internationally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use independent judgement, knowledge, and expertise to perform pre-commissioning activities including system checkout, instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and communication testing.
• Test and perform tuning including machinery testing, control loop tuning and troubleshooting within the larger customer process.
• Read P&ID’s, Instrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams and panel layout drawings.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to effectively complete specific projects and tasks.
• Perform thermodynamic calculations and analysis of machine performance.
• Provide remote technical support, systems engineering support and troubleshooting.
• Transfer technology knowledge to Customer operating and engineering staff through training sessions.
• Collaborate with departments functionally to support the entire Lifecycle of our products and customer experience.
• Complete required administrative tasks (expenses, reports, etc.) and aftermarket support.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 1 year of previous relevant work experience, specifically maintaining and troubleshooting turbo machinery control systems (Compressors, Steam / Gas Turbines, Expanders, Generators) or process control systems.
• Able and willing to travel internationally, including offshore and remote locations.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

WE VALUE

• Solid experience with PLC, DCS and other types of control systems.
• Spanish language proficiency (spoken and written) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university (mechanical, electrical, turbomachinery).

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell’s Compressor Controls Corporation (CCC) is a leading provider of turbomachinery control and optimization solutions—technology used to manage and optimize compressors, turbines, and related high-value rotating equipment in industries such as LNG, gas processing, refining, and petrochemicals.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: June 10, 2026.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.