Automation & Process Controls Engineer

Automation & Process Controls Engineer at IFF

We have an exciting role for a Process Control/Electrical Engineer at the Gibson City Protein Solutions site in Gibson City, Illinois. The site manufactures plant protein ingredients for energy bars and meat alternative foods. The Process Control Engineer will serve as a technical resource to maintain and improve the site’s controls and electrical infrastructure, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations and leading capital projects to enhance the site.

• Use fundamental engineering principles and concepts to lead troubleshooting of plant electrical and controls issues, and coach others to learn these skills.
• Identify, design and implement process control improvements, including migrations to newer platforms.
• Network with other engineers on site and with Subject Matter Experts in the business to leverage technical knowledge.
• Participate in the site minor capital prioritization and management processes.
• Understand all applicable electrical equipment and control technology.
• Program and alter many types of PLCs, HMIs, PID loop controllers, ASDs, and other control devices.
• Provide technical advice to plant personnel to support operations and meet business and plant goals (EH&S, Production, cost, quality, energy, reliability, sustainability).
• Implement best design practices to optimize operations.
• Champion electrical safety – including electrical procedure usage, creation, reviews, updates, and approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (preferred).
• 3 years of experience as an Engineer in a Chemical Processing, Food, or Mining plant or engineering firm (preferred).
• Ability to lead multiple projects/tasks and drive projects to completion with strong operability to support reliable, high‑quality production.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI systems, and familiarity with rules and regulations related to electrical system design and implementation (NEC, UL, CSA, TUV, NFPA 79, NFPA 70e, ANSI, IEC, grounding, and shielding).
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus.

Salary Range: $81,240 – $101,550

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