Process Control Engineer

Synthomer Plc. - Jefferson Hills, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Jefferson Hills, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of process control systems in a manufacturing environment. The role requires collaboration with production and maintenance staff to ensure smooth and reliable plant operations, acting as a Subject Matter Expert for control system improvement projects, and providing after-hours support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of current process control systems.
• Program automation systems for batch and continuous processes.
• Support E&I Technicians and Mechanics during equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Control System Improvement Projects, including platform migrations.
• Develop solutions to enhance process control in collaboration with operations and process engineering.
• Provide after-hours call-in duty as needed.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance staff to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain OT Servers and OT switches, updating patches and anti-virus software.
• Provide input on small projects, large capital expenditures, safety assessments, automation standards, and alarm management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Controls, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment or with an integrator.
• Practical experience with continuous/batch programming and automation system process control technologies (DCS, PLC, SCADA, OPC, DA, APC, RTO, etc.).
• Experience with Emerson, Rockwell, and Foxboro products is a plus.
• Knowledge of S88, ISA84, and ISA18.2 is also a plus.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OS migrations.
• Communication protocol knowledge (OPC DA/UA, Modbus/Modbus+, Serial RS 232/485, TCP/RTU, Prosoft).

Benefits

• Onboarding and induction programs.
• Learning events and networking opportunities.
• Mentoring and personal development planning.