Full-Time
Lead Control Systems Engineer
RoviSys
501-1,000 employees
Independent control system integration and automation
Compensation Overview
$90k - $129k/yr
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
In Person
Travel to client sites is required for project meetings and system commissioning.
Bachelor's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- Two to eight years of experience in automation or information systems.
- Understanding of control system design and coding.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related degree.
- Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, and enjoyment of working with people.
- Work directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission, and qualify control systems.
- Own and lead projects with small to medium-sized teams across different platforms.
- Assist the Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
- Demonstrate an understanding of project scope and schedule.
- Translate functional requirements into system configuration.
- Design control and information system network architectures and control strategies.
- Serve as a technical contact for customers.
- Maintain firm competency in one or more control or information system platforms or industrial processes.
- Adapt to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.
- Interface with clients in design meetings and conference calls.
- Work with the project team by leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the Project Manager or lead engineer.
- Program control and information systems.
- Design electrical control cabinets and panels.
- Test system configuration to verify functions.
- Travel to client sites for project meetings.
- Travel to client sites for system commissioning.
- Experience with common platforms, including Rockwell, AVEVA PI, Ignition, and System Platform/InTouch.
- Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support.
RoviSys is an independent provider of control system integration and process automation for industrial facilities, covering process, building, and manufacturing automation with end-to-end project support. It works by assessing client needs, choosing appropriate PLC and DDC platforms, and delivering engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support to automate facilities. The company differs from competitors through its independence from equipment vendors, broad experience across many PLC and DDC systems, and a lifecycle‑driven engineering approach for mission‑critical operations. Its goal is to help large-scale industrial operations run more reliably and efficiently by solving complex automation challenges with specialized engineering and consulting.
Company Size
501-1,000
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Headquarters
Aurora, Ohio
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RoviSys promoted West Coast leaders on February 2, 2026, signaling growth investment.
- The May 20, 2026 Manassas office targets AI-driven data-center demand in Northern Virginia.
- Life sciences and regulated manufacturing demand supports the 2025 COPA-DATA and 2026 leadership momentum.
What critics are saying
- Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, and Emerson compress margins in 2026 bids.
- COPA-DATA dependence deepens after the October 23, 2025 Gold Partner deal.
- If hyperscaler data-center spending slows in 2027, Manassas utilization drops fast.
What makes RoviSys unique
- RoviSys stayed #2 on CFE Media's 2026 System Integrator Giants list.
- Its vendor-independent controls practice spans process, building, and manufacturing automation across industries.
- RoviSys opened Manassas, Virginia, on May 20, 2026 for data center projects.
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RoviSys announces strategic leadership evolution for Eastern Great Lakes Region and Oil & Gas operations. RoviSys, a leading global provider of manufacturing automation solutions, building automation solutions, control systems integration, and information management, is pleased to announce the promotions of Gary Humble, Bill Kras, and Adam Zimmerman to key leadership roles supporting the company's continued growth. These promotions reflect a continued commitment to the Eastern Great Lakes Region and to the Oil & Gas market, one of the company's most critical and fastest-growing sectors. Since its founding in 1989, RoviSys has grown alongside the industries and communities that define the Eastern Great Lakes region. As one of North America's most significant industrial and manufacturing corridors, the region continues to offer tremendous opportunities for innovation, investment, and long-term growth. The RoviSys regional model emphasizes strong local presence, enables deeper customer relationships, and sustains growth. Its success has driven expansion into markets across North America and around the world. Entering its next phase of regional leadership, the organization remains focused on expanding market presence, accelerating growth, and cultivating a robust pipeline of future opportunities throughout this region. Effective immediately, Gary Humble and Bill Kras will lead the Eastern Great Lakes region as Directors, working in close partnership with RoviSys Market and Center of Excellence leaders to enhance delivery and deepen client engagement. Gary Humble joined RoviSys in 1995 and has spent more than 30 years helping drive the company's growth, market expansion, and customer success. In 2007, he founded the Oil & Gas division, establishing a strategic business segment that has grown into a core part of the company's operations. Humble was instrumental in launching the Houston, Texas office in 2015, expanding RoviSys presence within the energy industry and the Southwest US. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing strong teams, cultivating customer relationships, and creating strategies that drive long-term growth and operational excellence. Since joining RoviSys in 2004, Bill Kras has taken advantage of diverse experiences and progressively expanding responsibilities across the organization. His expertise in control systems and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, project leadership, account management, and business development span the Life Sciences, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Food & Beverage industries. For the past three years, Kras has led significant growth within the Food & Beverage market, increasing the business by nearly 50 percent through the expansion of market expertise, strategic client engagement, and stronger collaboration across the company's regional operations. His leadership has been instrumental in helping clients navigate complex operational challenges, positioning RoviSys as a partner that delivers both strategic guidance and successful project execution. Stepping into the role of Director, Oil & Gas is Adam Zimmerman. Zimmerman joined RoviSys in 2013, capitalizing on a background in software and analytics in the industrial sector. In 2015, he moved to the RoviSys Houston office to focus on the Oil and Gas market, and to enable RoviSys customers to bridge the gap between technology and Oil and Gas market challenges. His leadership has allowed RoviSys to identify and solve complex challenges unique to midstream and downstream customers, providing direction that has been pivotal to the growth of RoviSys services in Oil and Gas and the Texas Region. "We are very excited about these organizational changes as they represent an important evolution to adapt to our growing business," Commented RoviSys co-President Matt Knott. "These enhancements to our organization's structure will allow us to continue to deliver nothing but the best to our customers locally, globally, and across a wide range of industry-leading service offerings." About RoviSys RoviSys delivers proven process automation, building automation, and discrete manufacturing automation solutions. With locations across North America, Puerto Rico, Asia-Pacific & Europe, RoviSys Company support digital transformation, industrial network solutions, industrial artificial intelligence, and manufacturing systems. Key industries include: Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Science, Mission Critical, Data Center, Construction, Distribution & Fulfillment, Consumer Packaged Goods, Personal Care, Glass, Metals, Power & Energy, Water & Wastewater, Paper & Wood, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and Semiconductor. Newswire release available here.
RoviSys expands footprint, brings critical environment integration expertise to Northern Virginia with Manassas office. 0 2 minutes read AURORA, Ohio, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - RoviSys & RoviSys Building Technologies, a leading global provider of automation and information solutions and a premier systems integrator, announces the opening of a new office in Northern Virginia to support rapidly growing critical environments markets across the Mid-Atlantic region. Northern Virginia continues to see substantial data center expansion driven by increasing demand for AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale infrastructure. The Ashburn area and surrounding counties, widely known as Data Center Alley, remain one of the most active data center development corridors in the world, attracting significant investment and accelerating the need for experienced systems integrator partners. Additionally, Northern Virginia offers a unique landscape for life sciences, precision medicine, and data driven innovation, supported by leading research institutions, and advanced digital infrastructure. The region's bioscience ecosystem continues to propel breakthroughs across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and advanced manufacturing The new office location positions RoviSys teams nearby to active projects and customers, enabling regionally focused service for mission critical facilities. RoviSys teams of subject matter experts, project managers, engineers, and on-site crews deliver proven turn-key solutions for some of the largest data centers in Virginia and throughout the East Coast. As a trusted controls solutions provider, RoviSys is known for on time delivery, a strong supply chain, and a proven track record of guaranteed uptime. Establishing a presence in Northern Virginia positions RoviSys in the heart of one of the country's most active and strategically important critical infrastructure markets," said Craig Lechene, President, RoviSys Building Technologies. "This expansion positions us to support the continued growth of mission critical facilities and deepen partnerships with customers building the next generation of resilient infrastructure." "As a powerhouse systems integrator, RoviSys consistently delivers turnkey Building Management and Power Monitoring solutions using industry leading, vendor independent platforms that lower power consumption, optimize mission critical facilities, and support reliable, scalable growth across the region." added Devin Worley, Virginia regional Management team. With more than three decades of experience delivering proven process and facilities automation solutions, RoviSys is well positioned to support this expanding industry and its evolving operational demands. The Virginia office is one part of an ongoing RoviSys growth strategy and reflects a commitment to delivering solutions and support where critical infrastructure is being designed, built, and scaled. By expanding its regional footprint, RoviSys continues to strengthen partnerships, enhance service capabilities, and support the evolving demands of the digital economy. Office Location: RoviSys/RoviSys Building Technologies 9470 Innovation Drive Manassas, VA 20110 About RoviSys RoviSys delivers proven process automation, building automation, and discrete manufacturing automation solutions. With locations across North America, Puerto Rico, Asia-Pacific & Europe, The AI Journal Ltd. support digital transformation, industrial network solutions, industrial artificial intelligence, and manufacturing systems. Key industries include: Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Science, Mission Critical, Data Center, Construction, Distribution & Fulfillment, Consumer Packaged Goods, Personal Care, Glass, Metals, Power & Energy, Water & Wastewater, Paper & Wood, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and Semiconductor. SOURCE The RoviSys Company
RoviSys advances regulated industry facilities strategy, names Chris Kulbago Director. RoviSys, a leading independent provider of comprehensive process automation, building automation, and discrete manufacturing automation solutions, is pleased to reaffirm its expanded facilities systems integration capabilities for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturers. As regulatory expectations increase and facilities become more complex, manufacturers require reliable and integrated building and environmental systems that support compliance, operational resilience, and long-term scalability. As part of this continued commitment to regulated industries, RoviSys Building Technologies is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Kulbago, Jr. to Director, RoviSys Building Technologies, with a focus on Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Food and Beverage manufacturers. Kulbago joined RoviSys as a co-op in 2012 and began his career with the Building Technologies group in 2015. Since 2020, he has driven business growth by building strong customer relationships and delivering proven solutions that directly impact ROI. "Chris has earned the trust of our customers by understanding what regulated manufacturers need from their facilities systems and delivering results that make a real impact," said Derek Drayer, President. "His leadership strengthens our ability to support customers with consistent, compliant solutions across regions." RoviSys has seen strong recent growth in New England, particularly in the Boston area, where the company continues to expand its facilities systems integration team. This region has a long history of pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation, and RoviSys maintains established relationships with many leading manufacturers. These capabilities extend across North America, Europe, and APAC, with continued expansion underway in Latin America. With deep expertise in mission critical facilities, building management systems, and environmental control solutions, RoviSys supports regulated manufacturing environments with scalable platforms that improve reliability and strengthen compliance readiness. Additionally, RoviSys offers dedicated validation services, including commissioning, qualification, and compliance documentation, delivered as standalone engagements or alongside facilities integration projects. These services align with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences environments. Supported by regional and local validation teams, RoviSys combines deep automation expertise with proven validation methodologies to reduce risk, ensure regulatory readiness, and maintain operational efficiency across systems, processes, and facilities.
RoviSys accelerates the future of industrial automation - becomes COPA-DATA Gold Partner. News provided by. COPA-DATA and RoviSys are announcing a strategic partnership that marks a new chapter in the evolution of industrial automation. With RoviSys joining the COPA-DATA Partner Community's select group of official Gold Partners, the two companies are aligning their strengths to empower industries to innovate faster, operate smarter, and meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. AURORA, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The partnership will deliver automation solutions that are agile, scalable, and seamlessly integrated, combining RoviSys expertise and end-to-end services, including process automation, manufacturing execution systems (MES), building automation, industrial networking, and cybersecurity with COPA-DATA's zenon Software Platform. Customers gain tools to modernize operations, reduce risk, and accelerate digital transformation. "Partnering with COPA-DATA allows us to deliver solutions faster and with greater reliability in highly regulated and mission-critical industries," said George Calvin, Director of Life Sciences at RoviSys US/Southeast Region. "COPA-DATA's open DCS allows for a nearly endless set of use cases as the zenon Software Platform is hardware agnostic. It is built for rapid scale-out using Module Type Package (MTP) integration. Finally, the application support we receive from COPA-DATA is second to none." For industries where downtime or compliance failures are not an option, this partnership delivers more than technology, it provides assurance that solutions are proven and trusted. As a Gold Partner, RoviSys gains access to exclusive COPA-DATA training, product insights, and a global knowledge base, enhancing its ability to deliver high-impact solutions. For COPA-DATA, the partnership reinforces its commitment to building a partner ecosystem centered on customer value and sustainable innovation. "Digital transformation must deliver real outcomes - improved uptime, quality, and business value," said Joe Salamon, Managing Director at COPA-DATA USA. "With RoviSys domain expertise in Life Sciences, Energy, and Metals & Mining, and their proven strength in MES and automation systems, we can apply zenon to help companies address their toughest challenges." RoviSys joined the COPA-DATA Partner Community in 2024 and has quickly become a key integration partner in North America. Achieving Gold Partner status within a short time highlights the depth of collaboration and the value both organizations place on the relationship. Beyond North America, RoviSys is also a Silver Partner in Asia through its Singapore office and a Bronze Partner in Europe through its Ireland office, further extending the partnership's global reach. Serving industries such as Life Sciences, Energy, Metals & Mining, Data Centers, Chemicals, and Consumer Goods, the company develops vendor-independent automation and information solutions that support both new projects and upgrades to existing facilities. Founded in 1989, RoviSys has decades of experience delivering automation and information systems that improve efficiency, compliance, and reliability. Its global reach and expertise in MES implementations, process control, industrial networking, and smart building systems position the company to help customers fully leverage zenon's capabilities. zenon, COPA-DATA's integrated software platform, is designed to monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes with strong data integrity, secure connectivity, and efficient engineering features. It enables customers to unify operations, streamline validation, and ensure compliance across both operational and enterprise environments. About COPA-DATA COPA-DATA is an independent software manufacturer in the field of digitalization in the manufacturing and energy industries. With the zenon Software Platform, machines, equipment, buildings and power grids are automated, controlled, monitored, networked and optimized worldwide. COPA-DATA combines decades of experience in automation with the possibilities of digital transformation and a strong drive for solutions that achieve greater sustainability. As a result, the company helps its customers to achieve their goals more easily, quickly and efficiently. In 2024, the family business founded in Salzburg in 1987 by Thomas Punzenberger generated sales of 99 million euros with its 450 employees worldwide. About RoviSys RoviSys provides process automation, building automation, and discrete manufacturing automation solutions. With locations across North America, Asia-Pacific & Europe, we support digital transformation, industrial network solutions, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing. Industries include: Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Science, Mission Critical, Data Center, Construction, Distribution & Fulfillment, Consumer Packaged Goods, Glass, Metals, Power & Energy, Water & Wastewater, Paper & Wood, Oil & Gas, and Semiconductor. SOURCE RoviSys
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