Intelligent Controls & Automation Senior Engineer

Procter & Gamble; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s Iowa City Oral Care Site seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement robust control systems for a new manufacturing startup. Leverage PLCs, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and data analytics to improve line performance and product quality.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and project teams, ensure safety compliance, and produce technical docs and training for plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; electrical or automation preferred.
• 5+ years in industrial controls and automation.
• Experience with PLCs (ControlLogix) and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of process control, instrumentation, drives, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networks, server infrastructure, and virtualization.
• Understanding of electrical design standards and machine safety practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with change control and startup support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control strategies for safe, reliable manufacturing operations.
• Develop and program automation systems to improve productivity and system performance.
• Integrate equipment and control systems across the line and data systems.
• Apply data analytics or advanced control methods to improve process capability.
• Analyze performance, identify root causes, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and project teams.
• Create and maintain system documentation and train plant personnel on operation.

Skills

ControlLogix

HMI/SCADA

PLC programming

Process control

Instrumentation

Drives

Vision systems

Industrial networks

System architecture

Virtualization

Electrical design

Machine safety

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Tools

ControlLogix

HMI/SCADA

Virtualization

Job description

Job Location

IOWA CITY ORAL CARE SITE

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Controls & Automation Engineer to join the engineering team at our Iowa City Oral Care Site. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions that support the startup and qualification of a new manufacturing business. You will play a key role in improving line performance, product quality, and safety through robust and scalable control system design. This position requires strong technical expertise in industrial automation, along with the ability to integrate systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and collaborate across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Control System Design: Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Automation Development: Design and program automation systems using PLCs, and associated technologies to improve productivity and system performance.
• System Integration: Integrate equipment and control systems across the line, including machine-to-machine communication and higher-level data systems.
• Advanced Technologies: Apply data analytics, digital tools, or advanced control methods (e.g., AI/ML where applicable) to improve process capability and decision‑making.
• Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze system performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and project teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver improvements.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain technical documentation (system specifications, standards, and user guides). Train plant personnel on system operation and support.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all systems meet applicable electrical, machine safety, and corporate standards, and actively promote safe work practices.

Job Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field. Electrical or Automation Engineering preferred. 5+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with - PLCs (ControlLogix preferred) and HMI/SCADA systems
  • Process control (continuous and/or batch)
  • Instrumentation, drives, motion control, and vision systems
  • Industrial networks and system architecture
  • Computing environments, including server infrastructure and virtualization
  • Electrical design standards and applicable codes
  • Machine safety and electrical safety practices
• Manufacturing Environment: Experience working in a production environment, including:
  • Change management and version control
  • System validation and startup support
  • Managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• Work Discipline & Safety Mindset: Demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, and adherence to standards. Consistently applies electrical and machine safety practices.
• Leadership & Collaboration: 5+ years of professional experience with collaborating across teams/organizations. Able to prioritize work, develop execution plans, and support others. Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and across teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay / Salary Range $125,700.00 - $157,100.00 / year

Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Work Authorization

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

P&G participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000161281

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

About P&G

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.