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Process Control Engineer

Rinvio
Paducah, KY Contractor
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Rinvio is hiring a Process Control Engineer for process controls, PLC systems, and industrial automation engineering in the Paducah, KY area.


Pay: $55-$80/hour, based on experience

Location: Paducah, KY

Schedule: Full-time industrial/plant support work; schedule and overtime may vary by site needs

Type: Contract


Responsibilities:

  • Support process control systems, PLC/HMI platforms, instrumentation, controls networks, and plant automation projects
  • Troubleshoot controls issues, improve reliability, and support production uptime in industrial environments
  • Develop or modify PLC/HMI logic, control narratives, documentation, and system standards as needed
  • Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operations, vendors, and project teams on controls improvements
  • Support commissioning, upgrades, integrations, preventive maintenance, and root-cause analysis


Requirements:

  • Process controls, controls engineering, automation engineering, or senior PLC/controls experience
  • Experience with PLC/HMI systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation, controls networks, VFDs, I/O, schematics, P&IDs, and industrial systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex controls problems and communicate clearly with plant stakeholders
  • Manufacturing, chemical, paper, food, metals, utilities, or heavy industrial background preferred
  • Reliable transportation to the Paducah, KY area
  • Dependable, safety-minded, and able to complete any site onboarding requirements


Why this role:

  • $55-$80/hour estimated pay range based on experience
  • Industrial/manufacturing electrical and automation opportunity
  • Professional recruiting support from Rinvio
  • Potential access to additional skilled-trades and plant-maintenance opportunities through Rinvio


Learn more about Rinvio: https://www.rinvio.com


Apply today and a Rinvio recruiter will follow up with qualified candidates quickly.

Salary : $55 - $80

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