Corporate Automation Engineer

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Corporate Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for plant automation and process-control systems across global operations.

You will oversee DCS, PLC/HMI, SCADA, automation software, machine vision, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while advancing Industry 4.0 capabilities through IIoT data collection and secure OT/IT integration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, process controls, DCS, PLC/HMI, SCADA, and control-system documentation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, GE iFIX, historians, MES, dashboards, analytics tools, or process-data visualization systems is preferred.
• Automation project experience.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT platforms, smart sensors, edge computing, cybersecurity, and OT/IT integration.
• Ability to use data-driven methods to identify automation opportunities and improve process reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the specification, design, development, installation, commissioning, and validation of process control systems for complex capital projects.
• Design and implement process control strategies that improve efficiency, optimize performance, reduce variability, support compliance, and improve reliability.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis for instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, including smart manufacturing, IIoT data collection, real-time monitoring, and digital transformation of plant automation.
• Develop automation data pipelines, dashboards, historian systems, and analytics tools to improve visibility into equipment performance and process trends.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, engineering, and vendors to implement secure OT/IT connectivity, edge devices, industrial networking, and scalable digital manufacturing solutions.
• Provide programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management support for manufacturing process controls, automation systems, and field instrumentation technologies.

Skills

Industrial automation

DCS/PLC/HMI

SCADA

Process controls

Data visualization

Analytics tools

Automation projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell

GE iFIX

MES

Job description

Alpharetta, GA | Manufacturing Automation, Process Controls & Industry 4.0

Drive the Future of Smart Manufacturing with Arclin

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Automation Engineering, the Corporate Automation Engineer provides technical leadership and hands‑on support for plant automation and process‑control systems across global operations. The role oversees DCS, PLC/HMI, SCADA, automation software, machine vision, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while advancing Industry 4.0 capabilities through IIoT data collection, real‑time monitoring, connected equipment, and secure OT/IT integration.

What You’ll Do

• Support the specification, design, development, installation, commissioning, and validation of process control systems for complex capital projects.
• Design and implement process control strategies that improve efficiency, optimize performance, reduce variability, support compliance, and improve equipment and process reliability.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis for instrumentation, control systems, and related process issues.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, including smart manufacturing, connected equipment, IIoT data collection, real‑time monitoring, and digital transformation of plant automation systems.
• Develop automation data pipelines, dashboards, historian systems, and analytics tools to improve visibility into equipment performance, process trends, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, engineering, and vendors to implement secure OT/IT connectivity, edge devices, industrial networking, and scalable digital manufacturing solutions.
• Provide programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management support for manufacturing process controls, automation systems, and field instrumentation technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, process controls, DCS, PLC/HMI systems, SCADA, and control‑system documentation is required; experience with Allen‑Bradley, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, GE iFIX, historians, MES, dashboards, analytics tools, or process‑data visualization systems is preferred.
• Desired – Automation project experience.
• Desired - Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IIoT platforms, smart sensors, connected equipment, edge computing, MCP/AI, industrial data acquisition, real‑time monitoring, OT/IT integration, industrial networking, cybersecurity principles, and secure plant‑to‑enterprise data connectivity.
• Ability to use data‑driven methods to identify automation opportunities, improve process reliability, reduce variability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, IT, and vendor teams.
• Availability to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, including occasional after‑hours support, as business needs require.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, and climbing stairs.

Why Join Arclin?

Join Arclin to lead automation improvements across global manufacturing operations, modernize process‑control infrastructure, and shape scalable Industry 4.0 solutions that strengthen reliability, visibility, and operational performance.

Arclin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will not be discriminated based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.