Engineer, Process Control

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Control Engineer to play a key role in optimizing, maintaining, and advancing the control systems that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality operations at our state-of-the-art rare earth manufacturing facility.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead or support process control projects throughout the full lifecycle—from conceptual design and control strategy development to implementation, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop, implement, and optimize advanced process control (APC) strategies and regulatory control loops to improve process performance and consistency.
• Maintain and enhance existing control systems infrastructure, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation, to support plant reliability and performance.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs using Rockwell (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View) and Siemens (TIA Portal, WinCC) platforms.
• Work closely with process engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to identify process control opportunities, analyze issues, and implement robust automation solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for process upsets or control failures.
• Manage control system backups, documentation, and revision control to ensure system integrity and traceability.
• Support hardware and software upgrades, including developing BOMs, coordinating with supply chain, and minimizing production disruptions.
• Contribute to control systems standardization and documentation initiatives across the site.
• Support real-time troubleshooting and process optimization efforts during normal operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or a related technical field— or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in control or automation engineering within a manufacturing or industrial operations environment.
• Practical experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC).
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Desired Qualities

• Strong technical understanding of industrial automation systems, instrumentation, and control hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, think critically, and implement robust, reliable automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, vision inspection systems, and motion control is highly desirable.
• Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities; capable of managing multiple projects and urgent troubleshooting needs simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills—able to clearly document work, create functional descriptions, and work effectively with non-technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).