Industrial Automation & OT Network Engineer

Clariant; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Includes base salary and annual bonus

Job summary

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a Network and Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and OT network systems across our plants. You will focus on PLCs, controls integration, troubleshooting, and automation improvements, while supporting cybersecurity and digitization efforts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in a chemical/industrial setting, familiarity with GE Cimplicity/Machine Edition, and strong PLC/automation foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Instrumentation/Automation required.
• Minimum 1 year as field technician or PLC programmer in a chemical/industrial plant.
• Willingness to learn; training and mentorship provided.
• Familiarity with GE Cimplicity and Machine Edition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support selection, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
• Maintain and support OT network infrastructure, cybersecurity, data backups, and IT/OT compliance.
• Support PIMS/historian, data analytics, IIoT, and digitalization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical teams on controls requirements for projects.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and procure automation equipment/services.
• Develop and maintain control logic, interlocks, and SIS functions.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to Maintenance teams on automation issues.
• Support ESHA requirements and ensure safety/environmental compliance in automation activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Automation controls

MS Office

Dependability

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Instrumentation/Automation

Tools

GE Cimplicity

Machine Edition

Profibus DP/PA

Profinet

Genius

TCP/IP

Modbus TCP/IP

Serial

Job description

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a Network and Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and OT network systems across our plants. You will focus on PLCs, controls integration, troubleshooting, and automation improvements, while supporting cybersecurity and digitization efforts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in a chemical/industrial setting, familiarity with GE Cimplicity/Machine Edition, and strong PLC/automation foundations.