Automation and Process Control Engineer

IFF•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

International Flavors and Fragrances is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health and Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. The Automation and Process Control Engineer role is based in Beloit, Wisconsin (on-site role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field
Alternatively, ten or more years of directly relevant process control experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in process control systems, with the majority focused on automation and controls
Strong experience with distributed control systems, including system design, configuration, and troubleshooting
Experience with Emerson DeltaV or similar distributed control systems, such as Honeywell Experion or Yokogawa Centum
Proven ability to design and modify control logic, control narratives, and system configurations, not limited to system operation
Experience working in chemical or process manufacturing environments with continuous or batch processing operations
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, logic diagrams, and electrical drawings
Working knowledge of process safety management elements, including process hazard analysis and management of change
Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced distributed control system platforms, including batch systems and complex control strategies
Background in highly hazardous or regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with data historians, data analytics, or continuous improvement methodologies, such as structured problem solving

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and commission process control systems, including distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers, to support manufacturing operations
Develop and optimize control strategies, including proportional-integral-derivative control loops, to improve process stability, efficiency, and safety
Serve as the site subject matter expert for distributed control systems, instrumentation, and process automation systems
Lead and support automation and capital improvement projects, including system upgrades, commissioning, and start-up activities
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to implement new or improved process control strategies
Maintain and enhance human-machine interface systems and control room graphics to support effective operator interaction
Support and troubleshoot plant-wide automation systems, including control systems, data historians, and industrial networks, to ensure consistent operations
Participate in and lead incident investigations related to process control systems, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed
Provide technical support for continuous manufacturing operations, including off-hours support as needed for critical system issues