Automation and Control Engineer

Ingevity; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, support, and continuously improve process control systems in our plant. You will optimize machine logic, maintain automation systems, and support integration between plant-floor equipment, MES, and other systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or 10+ years of relevant experience), 5+ years in automation and controls, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk HMIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Discrete manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude and communication skills.
• Interest in learning new technologies and sharing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and capital projects.
• Maintain and enhance automation systems and participate in the installation and startup of new equipment.
• Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement long-term solutions for reliable operations.
• Contribute to the development of equipment specifications and ensure new installations meet performance and safety expectations.
• Communicate clearly across teams and share updates to keep projects aligned and on schedule.
• Support the OT network and assist with integrating plant systems into OT/IT networks.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Manufacturing experience

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Discreet manufacturing experience

Network security awareness

OT/IT integration

Robot/vision systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk HMIs

Fanuc robots

Cognex vision systems

Ignition platform

Job description

Job Family Group

Engineering

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help design, support, and continuously improve the process control systems in our plant. In this role, you’ll use your technical and problem-solving skills to optimize machine logic, maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, and support integration between plant-floor equipment, MES, and other systems.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and capital projects.
• Maintain and enhance automation systems and participate in the installation and startup of new equipment.
• Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement long-term solutions for reliable operations.
• Contribute to the development of equipment specifications and ensure new installations meet performance and safety expectations.
• Communicate clearly across teams and share updates to keep projects aligned and on schedule.
• Support the operational technology (OT) network and assist with integrating plant systems into OT/IT networks.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls; experience in discrete manufacturing is a plus.
• We also welcome applicants with 10+ years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
• Strong technical aptitude and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and problem-solve effectively.
• Interest in learning new technologies and sharing expertise with others.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk HMIs.
• Knowledge of controls systems, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with network security, firewall configuration, and system integration.
• Experience with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, or Ignition platform integration is a plus.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to provide on-call production support as needed.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.