PLC Senior Process Engineer

About the role

This position involves participating in scale up, process testing, data analysis, and communication of results. Responsibilities include developing and modifying process methods and controls, working with new and established products, documenting production specifications, developing testing for production needs, managing plant production issues, and leading process installations and changes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in scale up, process testing, data analysis, and communication of results.
• Develops and modifies process methods and controls to meet quality standards.
• Works with new and established products to identify, recommend, and implement improvements, modifications, or additions.
• Documents and prepares production specifications for Avient products.
• Develops testing for production needs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages successful resolution of plant production issues.
• Initiates design reviews to improve the ability to manufacture products.
• Identifies and solves issues or problems with equipment/process.
• Troubleshoots possible causes and coordinates the activities of maintenance, production, and other available resources to implement cost-effective solutions.
• Provides team leadership to Process Specialists and Engineering Co-ops and direction of new process installation and process changes.
• Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments.
• Reviews progress with management.

Project Manager for capital projects

• Participates in scale up, process testing, data analysis, and communication of results.
• Develops and modifies process formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality standards.
• Works with new and established products to identify, recommend, and implement improvements, modifications, or additions.
• Documents and prepares production specifications for Avient products.
• Develops testing for production needs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages successful resolution of plant production issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with programming and automation.
• Experience leading in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs and Wonderware Intouch Edge HMIs.
• Experience with ladder logic programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with analog and digital sensors (0-10V, 4-20mA, 24VDC, 120VAC).
• Experience with electrical wiring diagrams.

What will put you ahead

• SQL coding experience.
• Understanding of IP address networking.
• PLC Cabinet design experience.

About Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day. We strive to create a culture where all employees can thrive, grow, and contribute to our mission of transforming possibilities into realities. Avient is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification.