Process Controls Engineer

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Senior Process Automation Engineer provides support to Tippecanoe production and support areas through applied control theory and process automation design, implementation and maintenance. What we offer You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation. Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

Requirements

Bachelor Degree; Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred
3+ years of process controls and plant experience with various process control platforms
Interpersonal skills with emphasis on oral and written communication
Possess a broad knowledge of control theory, automation configuration, system architecture design, alarm management, human interface design, computer system validation, S88 batch standards, and batch and continuous production control applications.
Exceptional computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide daily troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for plant process control systems.
Ensure control system functionality and batch recipes support production, campaign changeovers, and equipment modifications.
Design, implement, and maintain control system safety requirements based on process safety assessments.
Manage control system lifecycle activities, including patch management, backups, antivirus, spare parts, and preventive maintenance.
Lead process control and system-related activities for capital projects from design through implementation.
Develop and implement control system modifications to support new products and process improvements.
Identify and execute process control enhancements to improve manufacturing performance, consistency, and compliance.
Provide technical expertise in process control, instrumentation, software development, batch control standards, validation, and data management systems.
Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, participating in ESHS programs, and coaching coworkers on safe work practices.