Laurel Plant - Process Controls Engineer

Milliken and Company • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

Milliken’s Laurel Plant in Gainesville, FL is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Process Controls Engineer for a full-time, Monday through Friday 1st shift position. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the plant’s instrumentation and control systems—including Siemens PCS7—through hands-on troubleshooting, programming, system upgrades, and project leadership. The engineer will also contribute to safety initiatives, maintain system documentation, train operators, and ensure overall system reliability. While the position follows a standard weekday schedule, candidates should expect occasional work outside normal business hours in the event of urgent system issues.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
• Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
• Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
• 2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS 7 system
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore, Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations
• Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and design to installation and commissioning
• Configure and maintain system architecture, including servers, networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics
• Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings
• Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and safety protocols
• Implement best practices for control strategies, smart instrumentation, and firmware/software updates
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems
• Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory
• Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees