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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Automation, or Mechatronics); master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (7) years of experience in process automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing automation.
• Proven expertise with DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and related automation hardware/software (Honeywell, Rockwell, Siemens, DeltaV, ABB, etc.).
• Experience in system integration, programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, etc.), and commissioning.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and MES/MOM systems.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and high-hazard process environments (preferred for chemical/pharma).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage capital projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and lead without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the validated and compliant state of process control and automation systems (PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, historians, robotics, sensors, vision systems).
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related downtime, root causes, and performance issues.
• Monitor and optimize automation systems to improve asset utilization, quality, and throughput.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on automation technology, standards, and best practices.
• Plan, lead, and execute automation projects, including capital improvements, facility expansions, and new product introductions.
• Create and manage automation roadmaps from concept through design, development, testing, commissioning, and validation.
• Develop user requirements, functional specifications, and detailed design specifications.
• Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, and manage external contractors/OEMs to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support cross-site automation technology deployment and ensure consistency of standards and solutions.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations to identify automation opportunities and develop ROI-based business cases.
• Research and evaluate emerging automation technologies to support future solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance reliability and reduce risk.
• Support development and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and process safety standards in alignment with PSM requirements.
• Collaborate with global and site leadership, technical centers, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical training and coaching for colleagues, operators, and maintenance staff.
• Actively support audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Ensure adherence to change management and automation governance standards.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount