Process Control Technologist

Synthomer•Jefferson Hills, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection. Headquartered in London, UK, the company employs approximately 3,900 people across 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites in Europe, North America, and Asia. Synthomer holds the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, recognizing its contribution to a sustainable economy. This role is based at an innovation centre of excellence where collaboration with customers to develop new products is key.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Electrical, Controls) or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or with an integrator is preferred; however, new graduates interested in process controls in a manufacturing environment are also welcome to apply.
Practical/applied experience with continuous/batch programming, automation system process control technologies (DCS, PLC, SCADA, OPC, DA, APC, RTO, etc.).
Be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
Possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Possess good organization skills.
Be an effective team player and interact well with others.
Effectively and efficiently establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must pass background check, physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

OS migrations experience.
Self-motivator who takes ownership and eagerly tackles large challenges.
Experience with Emerson, Rockwell, and Foxboro products.
Knowledge of S88, ISA84, and ISA18.2.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of current process control systems, including batch and continuous processes, utilities, and ancillary facilities.
Direct and support E&I Technicians and Mechanics during equipment installation and troubleshooting.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for Control System Improvement Projects, including platform migrations.
Understand process control issues and develop solutions to enhance processes with operations and process engineering.
Provide after-hours call-in duty as needed.
Collaborate with production and maintenance staff to ensure smooth and reliable plant operations.
Provide input on small projects, large capital expenditures, safety assessments, automation standards, and alarm management.
Maintenance of OT servers and OT switches, including updating patches and anti-virus.
Utilize knowledge of communication protocols (OPC DA/UA, Modbus/Modbus+, Serial RS 232/485, TCP/RTU, Prosoft).

Benefits

Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes