Process Controls Engineer

IFF•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Controls Engineer role is based in Memphis, TN (onsite). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, technically advanced team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Serve as the technical lead for plant automation, process control systems, and electrical infrastructure. Design, program, and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface), PID control loops, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and process control issues, improving plant reliability and operational performance. Lead and support capital projects, including control system upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations. Act as the primary contact for process control systems, data historians, and control networks. Identify and implement process control and automation improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support production, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), cost, and quality goals. Lead investigations into process control incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Standardize and optimize control strategies, logic, and HMI interfaces across the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution
5+ years of experience in automation, process control, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems architecture, and process control principles
Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred), HMI configuration, and process control troubleshooting
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical drawings, and control logic diagrams
Experience supporting or leading capital projects and system upgrades
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-hazard, food, or regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC)
Experience standardizing or optimizing plant-wide automation and control systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for plant automation, process control systems, and electrical infrastructure
Design, program, and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface), PID control loops, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and process control issues, improving plant reliability and operational performance
Lead and support capital projects, including control system upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations
Act as the primary contact for process control systems, data historians, and control networks
Identify and implement process control and automation improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support production, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), cost, and quality goals
Lead investigations into process control incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Standardize and optimize control strategies, logic, and HMI interfaces across the facility