Automation Tech Lead - Spray Dry Dispersion

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking an Automation Technical Lead – Spray Dry Dispersion to support a client in the Carolina area. You will lead automation efforts for the Spray Dry Dispersion process, drive design and commissioning activities.

You will own requirements, review vendor designs, coordinate with IT/OT, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with site standards and safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial automation.
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior engineer role.
• Experience with Spray Dryer systems and automation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation scope for Spray Dry Dispersion process and related systems.
• Own automation requirements: URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, networking, cybersecurity.
• Review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences) from integrators/EPCs.
• Lead vendor/integrator selection, technical bid eval, and scope definition; manage interfaces.
• Drive commissioning readiness: FAT/SAT/IOQ, testing, punch lists, turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

OPC

EtherNet/IP

OSIsoft PI

AVEVA PI

Job description

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking an Automation Technical Lead – Spray Dry Dispersion to support a client in the Carolina area. You will lead automation efforts for the Spray Dry Dispersion process, drive design and commissioning activities.

You will own requirements, review vendor designs, coordinate with IT/OT, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with site standards and safety.