Process Automation Controls Engineer

The Process Automation Controls Engineer position is seeking an experienced professional to lead automation initiatives within a global industrial environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability.

About the role

Join a dynamic team that drives automation strategy across multiple manufacturing sites, supporting advanced process control systems, cybersecurity initiatives, and capital engineering projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, site leaders, and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation scope of capital projects from concept development and detailed engineering through implementation, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Serve as the technical authority for process automation and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Deliver control system configuration, lifecycle management, and cybersecurity support for manufacturing facilities across North America and other global locations.
• Collaborate with site leadership, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution and strong stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain project milestones, technical deliverables, and quality standards while ensuring adherence to process safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing operational support and technical guidance for distributed control systems and automation infrastructure.
• Support global automation initiatives and participate in occasional domestic and international travel for project execution and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Controls Engineering within chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading automation and control-focused engineering projects from design through implementation.
• Strong expertise with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), including platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Foxboro, Rockwell, or equivalent technologies.
• Deep understanding of process control philosophies, instrumentation, manufacturing operations, and industrial automation best practices.
• Experience supporting industrial cybersecurity initiatives and lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams across multiple functions and geographies.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% domestically, with occasional international travel across North America, South America, and Asia Pacific regions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation ranging from $107,500 to $157,663, plus eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Remote work flexibility combined with opportunities for global project exposure.
• Generous paid time off package, including 15 days of vacation.
• Continuous professional development programs and strong career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to international engineering projects and advanced industrial technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation, safety, and sustainability.