Automation and Process Control Engineer

IFF•Beloit, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your automation expertise to improve manufacturing performance, reliability, and process safety in a world-class biotechnology environment? IFF 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 and requires an on-site presence. Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, growth-focused team where you will have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3-5 years of experience supporting industrial process control, automation, or manufacturing systems within a process manufacturing environment.
Experience developing or modifying control logic, functional specifications, control narratives, alarm strategies, and system configurations.
Experience supporting chemical, biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, or other process manufacturing operations utilizing continuous or batch processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, control logic diagrams, and electrical drawings.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management programs, including Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change processes.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Emerson DeltaV or similar platforms such as Honeywell Experion or Yokogawa CENTUM.
Exposure to Distributed Control Systems, batch automation systems, or advanced process control applications through projects or manufacturing support roles.
Familiarity with data historians, manufacturing analytics tools, continuous improvement methodologies, or structured problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, test, and commission process control systems, including Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers, to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies, including Proportional-Integral-Derivative control loops, to improve process stability, reliability, and performance.
Support site automation systems, instrumentation, and control technologies while building technical expertise across manufacturing processes.
Contribute to automation, modernization, and capital improvement projects, including system upgrades, commissioning, startup activities, and lifecycle management.
Partner with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement automation solutions.
Maintain and enhance human-machine interface systems, operator graphics, and related visualization tools to improve operational effectiveness.
Troubleshoot automation infrastructure, including control systems, data historians, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
Participate in investigations related to automation and control system events, supporting root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Provide technical support for manufacturing operations and participate in occasional off-hours support for critical automation and process control issues.