Automation and Instrumentation Engineer (Seneca, SC, US, 29678)

Joinimagine; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Backup child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Employee discounts

Wine cellar access

Job summary

BASF’s Automation & Instrumentation Engineering role in Seneca, SC focuses on supporting, maintaining, and enhancing electrical, instrumentation, and process automation systems across the site. You will lead automation projects, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering with 5+ years of industrial experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in automation and instrumentation in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications or technical accreditations in automation/controls are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Design, develop, and enhance automation solutions and investigate downtime/quality deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, digitalization, and automation equipment to ensure reliability.
• Manage automation applications, hardware, and change management per site policies and procedures.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of electrical, automation, and process control documentation and records.
• Develop and execute automation and capital improvement projects, including scope, schedules, budgets, and technical specs.
• Oversee equipment installations and modifications while ensuring NFPA, OSHA, BASF, and other safety standards.

Skills

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

MCCs

Sensors

Valves

Motors

Wonderware System Platform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Now hiring! Automation and Instrumentation Engineer

Seneca, SC (Onsite)

Relocation Assistance is offered.

We are looking for an Automation and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Performance Chemicals team in Seneca.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

We are seeking an Automation & Instrumentation Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance electrical, instrumentation, and process automation systems across the site. In this role, you will provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and reliability improvement efforts, lead automation and digitalization projects, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Automation and Instrumentation Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, MCCs, sensors, valves, motors, Wonderware System Platform, and related software applications.
• Designing, developing, and enhancing automation solutions while investigating equipment downtime and quality deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, digitalization, and automation equipment to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.
• Managing industrial automation applications, hardware, and change management processes in accordance with site policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of electrical, automation, and process control documentation, drawings, and technical records.
• Developing and executing automation and capital improvement projects, including scope, schedules, budgets, resource planning, and technical specifications.
• Overseeing equipment installations and modifications while ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, BASF, and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement by ensuring electrical and automation systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Bring a minimum of five years of experience supporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial automation and instrumentation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, process controls, and related equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess relevant professional certifications or technical accreditations in automation, controls, instrumentation, project management, or related fields, which are considered a plus.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.