Process Control & Automation Engineer

PPG; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Circleville, OH to provide technical leadership in designing, maintaining, and upgrading process control, automation, and safety systems at the Circleville facility. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager and contribute across 24/5 and 24/7 operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and industrial instrumentation.
• Familiarity with GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Plant PAX, HMI and historian software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide process control systems and instrumentation leadership to support 24/5 and 24/7 operations.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement for electrical and control systems including safety interlocks and automation software.
• Design, manage, and troubleshoot control and automation capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Supervise field personnel and contractors, improving labor relations and leading cross-disciplinary teams.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and project documentation.
• Develop and implement MES/ERP integration and data historian systems.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

process instrumentation

read P&ID / electrical drawings

willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

GE Proficy iFix SCADA

Plant PAX

HMI

historian software

Job description

PPG is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Circleville, OH to provide technical leadership in designing, maintaining, and upgrading process control, automation, and safety systems at the Circleville facility. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager and contribute across 24/5 and 24/7 operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems.