Automation and Control Engineer

Ingevity; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Ingevity seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer in Waynesboro, Georgia, to enhance process control systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, maintaining automation systems, and implementing reliable solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in industrial automation or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree. Strong communication skills and proficiency in PLCs and HMIs are essential. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation and controls; 10+ years relevant experience can substitute for a degree.
• Familiarity with network security, firewall configuration, and system integration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to support daily operations and capital projects.
• Maintain and enhance automation systems.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Collaborate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk HMIs

Fanuc robots

Cognex vision systems

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. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

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

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.