Everything you need to know about hiring and managing offshore Controls Engineer professionals for your team.
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Look, if you’re managing industrial automation projects, you know the frustration. Your control systems need constant optimization, your PLCs require programming updates, and every new piece of equipment needs seamless integration into your existing infrastructure. Finding controls engineers who really understand both the hardware and software side of automation? That’s getting tougher every year. Here’s the thing though. Getting dedicated controls engineer staff from the Philippines through KamelBPO might be exactly the solution you haven’t considered yet.
Why Controls Engineering Expertise Matters More Than Ever
The reality is that modern manufacturing and process control have become incredibly sophisticated. You’re not just dealing with basic relay logic anymore. Today’s controls engineers need to understand everything from advanced PLC programming and SCADA systems to industrial networking protocols and cybersecurity considerations. And let’s be honest, finding someone who can handle Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider systems equally well? That’s like finding a unicorn in your local job market. Our controls engineers in the Philippines come with solid backgrounds in multiple platforms and programming languages. They’ve worked with companies across the US, UK, and Australia, so they understand Western engineering standards and documentation requirements. Plus, they’re familiar with international safety standards like IEC 61508 and ISA-84, which means your functional safety requirements are covered from day one.
What really sets our Philippines-based controls engineers apart is their practical experience with real industrial projects. These aren’t fresh graduates learning on your dime. They’ve debugged ladder logic at 2 AM, configured HMIs for operator efficiency, and troubleshot communication issues between PLCs and enterprise systems. They know their way around RSLogix, TIA Portal, Unity Pro, and whatever platform you’re running.According to a 2025 MaintainX report referenced by Automation.com, manufacturers using AI- and machine learning–driven predictive maintenance experienced a 50% reduction in unplanned machine downtime.1 and that makes sense when you have someone consistently monitoring and optimizing your control systems rather than waiting for problems to escalate.
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What Your Dedicated Controls Engineer Actually Does
Here’s what having a dedicated controls engineer on your team really means for your operations. They become your go-to person for all things automation. Need to modify that packaging line sequence to handle a new product variant? They’re on it. Want to implement predictive maintenance using your existing sensor data? They’ll set up the trending and alarming. Having issues with OPC communication between your plant floor and MES? They’ll troubleshoot it without disrupting production. The key advantages of having a dedicated controls engineer include:
- Continuous system optimization and performance monitoring using tools like Wonderware, Ignition, or FactoryTalk
- Proactive maintenance programming that catches issues before they cause downtime
- Standardized code development across all your automation projects for easier troubleshooting
- Remote support capabilities for multiple facilities using VPN and remote access tools
- Documentation that actually makes sense to your maintenance team, not just other engineers
The cost efficiency here is remarkable too. You’re getting someone with legitimate controls engineering expertise for about 60% less than hiring locally, and they’re dedicated full-time to your projects. No juggling multiple clients or disappearing when you need urgent support. They work your hours (or overnight if you prefer 24/7 coverage), attend your meetings via Teams or Zoom, and integrate with your engineering team like any other remote employee. Our engineers understand ANSI/ISA standards, know how to create proper P&IDs and loop drawings, and can communicate effectively with everyone from operators to plant managers.
Making It Work for Your Operation
Getting started with a dedicated controls engineer through KamelBPO is refreshingly straightforward. We match you with engineers who have experience in your specific industry, whether that’s food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, or oil and gas. They understand the unique requirements and regulations of your sector. During the onboarding process, your new engineer gets familiar with your specific systems, standards, and procedures. Within a few weeks, they’re contributing real value to your automation projects. And because they’re dedicated to your company full-time, they build deep knowledge of your processes and become a genuine extension of your engineering team.
The best part? You’re not just getting technical skills. You’re getting someone who understands the business side of industrial automation. Someone who knows that every minute of downtime costs money, that operator acceptance is crucial for any HMI design, and that documentation needs to be useful, not just comprehensive. If you’re ready to solve your controls engineering challenges without breaking the budget, let’s talk about finding your dedicated engineer. The combination of technical expertise, cost efficiency, and dedicated support makes this a solution that just makes sense for growing manufacturing and process companies.
