Process Controls Engineer

Actalent - Waco, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Waco, TX

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Process Controls Engineer at Actalent is responsible for managing the equipment and software that control manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with various departments to establish control strategies for new equipment and enhance controls on existing systems. The engineer will also assist maintenance and operations teams in troubleshooting to ensure smooth process operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process control strategies for continuous and batch processes, including regulatory control, control sequences, logic, and advanced control.
• Develop, modify, and enhance Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Monitor control system performance through loop analysis and tuning.
• Implement new control system technologies.
• Support process problem-solving by identifying sources of process upsets and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain alarm systems.
• Support capital projects by justifying and managing them.
• Identify areas for process control optimization.
• Evaluate the efficiency of manufacturing technologies, instruments, equipment, and tools.
• Drive process control innovation in collaboration with managers.
• Recommend suitable software solutions and automate manufacturing processes.
• Recruit process specialists and train teams on new processes.
• Keep process control operations within budget without compromising quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Document processes and prepare progress reports.
• Support mill and department goals in safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience in pulp and paper preferred
• Honeywell Experion or TDC
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix
• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of experience in process control
• AutoCAD