Process Control Engineer; PLC Programming

Process Control Engineer (PLC Programming)

Brain Works has been engaged with a global leader in specialty chemical solutions. With more than a century of innovation, our client operates across multiple industries worldwide, providing tailored chemical auxiliaries and specialties that power everyday products and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a Process Control Engineer to support automation, process reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities.
This is a high impact, hands-on engineering role focused on PLC programming, process optimization, and plant troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. This hire will influence automation strategy and modernization efforts for the organization.

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMIs, and control networks
• Support reactor and batch process control systems in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Lead root cause analysis for process upsets, alarms, and automation bottlenecks
• Optimize PID control loops and improve system performance
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, E&I, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve uptime and reliability
• Update and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control documentation
• Support Management of Change (MOC) initiatives related to automation and process controls
• Drive automation upgrades, standardization, and modernization projects
• Provide technical leadership on controls architecture, networking and system integration
• Participate in on-call rotation supporting plant operations when necessary

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software (highly preferred)
• Experience with HMIs, instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial networking
• Understanding of PID control, process automation, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work onsite and support multiple production facilities

If you enjoy being the go-to automation expert inside a manufacturing plant and thrive on solving real-time process challenges, this is a strong next step for your career. Apply today or reach out to the Brain Works team for a confidential conversation.

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Job :
Category: Supply Chain & Operations
Location: Macon,GA