Engineer - Process Control

Andritz AG; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental solutions seeks an Engineer - Process Control in Tucson, AZ. The role involves optimizing industrial processes through automation and advanced technologies. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in PLC programming. Benefits include a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth through training and mentorship

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Hybrid work model available

Paid maternity and parental leave

Competitive paid-time-off policies

Qualifications

• Experience in automation design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Legally entitled to work in the United States.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain PLC/DCS programs.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking systems.

Skills

Automation Design

PLC/DCS Programming

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, chemical, or mining engineering; or engineering physics

Tools

Rockwell Software/ Allen Bradley PLCs

Python

SQL

Job description

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Job title: Engineer - Process Control

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location:

Alpharetta, GA, US

Working location: Tucson, AZ

Location type: Customer Location

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Our Automation & Digitalization team has an immediate opportunity for an Engineer located in Tucson, AZ, to work collaboratively with our project teams to deliver exceptional value through the optimization of our customers’ industrial processes by design and application of various advanced automation, digitalization, and process control technologies, including: model predictive control, machine learning and data analytics, expert systems, digital twins, and dynamic process simulation. In this role, you will be an integral member of our on-site ANDRITZ team, supporting our customer directly with their daily process control systems maintenance and optimization activities.

If you are passionate about process optimization, automation, and possess a strong background in PLC/DCS programming, networking, and instrumentation, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you’ll contribute to our shared success:

• Evaluate operating processes to identify areas for potential improvement;
• Collaborate with the digital transformation team to design APC solutions and implement our technologies to optimize process performance;
• Develop and maintain PLC/DCS programs, ensuring efficient and reliable operation of customer control systems;
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and communication systems, ensuring seamless data exchange between various control systems and devices;
• Utilize virtual machine technology to simulate and test control system configurations and enhancements;
• Work with control room operators, process and instrument engineers, and other site personnel to support commissioning, startup, training, and ongoing operations;
• Provide commissioning, start-up, training, and ongoing support for the completed optimization applications;
• Assist with instrumentation assessments, calibration, and optimization to improve overall process efficiency and reliability and facilitate performance improvements.

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your customer focus, technical expertise, innovation, and commitment to quality, we offer the following:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for growth through training, mentorship, and financial support for professional development and certifications.
• Compensation that grows with your capabilities, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• A hybrid work model available for most professional positions.
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
• A positive, collaborative culture centered on our core values and behaviors.
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie.

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, chemical, or mining engineering; or engineering physics;
• Experienced in automation design, configuration, PLC/DCS programming, control system configuration, and troubleshooting;
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
• Experience in an industrial process environment. Familiarity with mining and mineral processing operations, processes and equipment is highly advantageous.
• Legally entitled to work in the United States;
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international locations is a must. Travel is anticipated to be up to 20%.

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• Proficiency with Python, and SQL;
• Advanced process control, MPC, process modelling, and optimization experience;
• Instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting;
• Commissioning, construction, and start-up experience;
• Experience with Rockwell Software/ Allen Bradley PLCs;
• Experience with KEPWare and other OPC clients and tools.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.