OPERATIONS - Automation & Process Control Engineer

The Role:

We are looking for our next Automation & Process Control Engineer within our MT (manufacturing technology) Automation & Process Control team.The Automation & Process Control Engineer will be responsible for completing process control assignments related to capital projects, applicable across the entire global business unit.  While in this role, you will be involved in control strategy design, development of control software, as well as identification of process improvement opportunities through process control.  This role will also prioritize implementation of automation work and facilitate the work of other automation resources from central engineering, plant technicians, and contractors for capital projects.  This position is located at Midland, Michigan with consideration for location at Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $99,000 - $134,000. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You’ll Do:

• As part of the central automation team, you will take ownership and manage process control development of Distributed Control System modifications for capital projects globally within the Health & Pharma Solutions global business unit. These systems include Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS7, and Dow, Inc.’s Mod 5.
• Consult on or directly provide support for process automation assets for the facilities globally.
• Consult on or directly provide systems administrator support for the process control area networks.
• Support identification and implementation of required cyber-security measures.
• Identify process automation improvement opportunities on capital projects and provide value assessments and prioritization.
• Develop the ability to provide backup support for day-to-day operations at some facilities to meet business goals.  This will include gaining basic knowledge of the unit operations as well as ability to develop software for the DCS systems.
• Ensure process control software enables improvement of process automation performance metrics including alarm management, manual intervention reduction, and Safety Instrumented System trips.
• Design and develop creative and effective process control strategies to optimize plant operations.
• Work closely with process control and process experts at the facilities to ensure optimum control solution design for capital projects.
• Manage the work of automation resources allocated to capital projects for your specific project assignments (which may include technicians, engineers, and external contractors).
• Assure Safe & Unplanned-Event free implementation of process automation projects.
• Responsible for coordinating Process Automation related training for applicable personnel on the site.
• Work with peers (locally, regionally, and across the business) in the technology group to share knowledge, ideas as well as develop standards and best practices.

What You’ll Need:

      Education:          

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred).

      Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in either Automation and Process Control or Manufacturing.
• Experience working in manufacturing or chemical facilities or process industry facilities required.
• Previous experience in Process Automation development and design is preferred.
• Familiarity with project work processes in the process control discipline preferred.
• Ability to interact with cross functional teams, engineering groups, plant operations, research and commercial organization and management is required.

Work Environment:

• This role spends approximately 95% of the time in an office environment (which is located in or near the production facility) and 5% of the time in the plant environment/field.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. 
• Normal working hours for the role will be dayshift (within range of 6am to 6 pm).  Days and flexible hours of work may be required at times to meet facility and project demands. 
• This role is agile which allows for 3-5 days onsite during the week.

Business Travel:

• Travel may be required at times for training or other business needs.  Potential for travel 1-2 times per year or roughly 10% of working hours.

AAP/EEO Statement  

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.