Automation & Process Control Engineer

Roquette; Keokuk, DeKalb Township (IA, IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Automation & Process Control Engineer to join their dynamic team in Keokuk, Iowa. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing industrial control systems, ensuring optimal operations across facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering, with expertise in DCS and PLC systems. In a collaborative environment, you will contribute to innovative projects that enhance productivity and security. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

6.2% company retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

12 paid company holidays

100% paid maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Annual wellness benefit

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience with Industrial Controls Systems.
• Comprehension of cyber security systems and network management.
• Proficient with DCS and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain industrial controls equipment architecture.
• Provide technical support for system operations.
• Implement cyber security policies and training.

Skills

Industrial Controls Systems

Cyber Security

Microsoft Windows

Foxboro DCS

Rockwell PLCs

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Foxboro DCS

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens Automation Systems

Aspen

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next Automation & Process Control Engineer within our Automation & Process Control Team. The Automation & Process Control Engineer will be responsible for the administration of our industrial controls equipment across the Roquette America facilities. This position has primary responsibilities as administrator for the industrial controls equipment architecture implemented along with security thereof. Secondary responsibilities include projects as part of automation and process control as pertaining to the DCS / PLC systems. This position will be required to maintain the DCS/PLC systems to ensure proper operation.

This position is located in Keokuk, Iowa.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $87,210-$118,000. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You'll Do:

Primary Responsibilities - Administrator:

• Design, implement and maintain the architecture component
• Ensure documentation and manuals are up to date
• Apply cyber security policies
• Deploy and apply best practices and solutions
• Ensure the overall maintenance, monitoring and reporting
• Effectively communicate on cyber security needs
• Ensure and facilitate cyber security training and changes to the team
• Have all the necessary skills to execute the tasks below:
  • Manage local user accounts and local cyber security software/ equipment
  • Add a computer to the domain, install and restore a computer
  • Install backup & anti-virus software and schedule patch installation
  • Install and replace network switches
  • Start / stop virtual machines

Secondary responsibilities - Engineer:

• Design and implement both hardware and software needed for DCS/PLC equipment to support new projects and upgrades to existing equipment.
• Develop software and graphics for new projects as well as those for process improvements.
• Participate in projects with cross-functional groups including engineering, electrical and controls, production managers and team leaders.

Core responsibilities:

• Maintain the DCS/PLC systems to ensure proper operation throughout the Keokuk facility.
• Provide technical support to both operations and maintenance personnel to resolve problems with system operation.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred

Experience:

• 1-5 years of experience with Industrial Controls Systems
• Comprehension of cyber security systems, network switches, filters, firewalls, virtualization
• Strong computer skills with understanding and control of Microsoft Windows environments
• Proficient with Foxboro DCS and/or Rockwell PLCs preferred.
• Knowledge desired with Foxboro, Rockwell, Siemens Automation systems as well as Aspen
• Knowledge desired developing process control software
• Ability to work with minimal oversite to see projects thru to completion
• Must provide on-call and off-hour coverage as scheduled

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com