Process Controls Engineer

Role Overview

A well-established industrial manufacturing site is seeking a Process Control Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for automation, instrumentation, and process control systems in a continuous 24/7 production environment.

In this role, you will design, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve control and safety systems supporting complex chemical or materials-based manufacturing processes. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams to improve process reliability, safety, and efficiency.

This position is plant-based and offers exposure to capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support for process control, electrical, and safety systems across plant operations
• Troubleshoot control system and instrumentation issues using data-driven root cause analysis
• Support production and maintenance teams to improve uptime, yield, safety, and operating efficiency
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to automation and controls
• Lead automation and instrumentation portions of capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and startup
• Ensure projects meet functional requirements, budgets, and schedules
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates; support contractor selection and manage contractors through project completion
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline mechanical, electrical, and process projects
• Maintain and improve control system documentation, drawings, and standards
• Support adherence to plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (electrical, chemical, automation, or similar)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or process-based environment
• Hands-on experience with:
• Industrial PLCs, HMIs, and distributed control systems
• Process instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, etc.)
• Variable frequency drives and industrial electrical systems
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and modify P&IDs, control narratives, and electrical drawings
• Proven troubleshooting skills in live operating environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting chemical, materials, or batch/continuous manufacturing processes
• Exposure to control system migrations or modernization efforts
• Experience managing outside contractors and system integrators
• Familiarity with project execution in regulated industrial environments