Lead Process Controls Engineer – Chemical Plants

CyberCoders; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability

401(k) match

Performance Bonus

PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to design, implement and optimize control systems for chemical processing facilities. The role focuses on developing robust PLC/DCS architectures, integrating field instrumentation and HMIs, and ensuring safe, efficient process operation.

The successful candidate will lead commissioning, start-up activities and provide technical leadership across project teams, collaborating with process engineers and vendors to deliver reliable control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in controls engineering in chemical processing or related industries.
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and DCS platforms.
• Hands-on HMI/SCADA development and operator interface design.
• Familiarity with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus and similar networks.
• Knowledge of I&C instrumentation, loop tuning and valve sizing/calibration.
• Experience leading medium-to-large control system projects.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system architectures for chemical processes.
• Configure PLCs and HMIs; develop logic, function blocks and ladder/structured text.
• Integrate field devices and instrumentation with Modbus and industrial networks.
• Lead FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities; on-site tuning of loops.
• Translate process requirements into control strategies with engineers and ops.
• Perform HAZOP/SIL assessments and ensure ISA/IEC 61511 compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers; coordinate with vendors.
• Analyze process data to identify optimization opportunities and implement advanced controls.
• Develop training materials and deliver operator training for new systems.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS platforms

HMI/SCADA development

I&C instrumentation

HAZOP/SIL assessments

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Modbus/industrial networks

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to design, implement and optimize control systems for chemical processing facilities. The role focuses on developing robust PLC/DCS architectures, integrating field instrumentation and HMIs, and ensuring safe, efficient process operation.

The successful candidate will lead commissioning, start-up activities and provide technical leadership across project teams, collaborating with process engineers and vendors to deliver reliable control