Process Control Engineer

Advanced Search Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in battery technology is seeking a skilled engineer for a unique opportunity in Kingsport, TN, to support the startup of a multi-million dollar plant. The role will involve learning electrical and control systems at an existing facility and then playing a critical part in launching operations at a new site. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and strong experience with Siemens PLC systems. This is a high-visibility role with a focus on system reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Strong Siemens PLC experience is required.
• Background in high-volume industrial manufacturing is a must.
• Comfort troubleshooting in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems.
• Transition into a key role in startup and commissioning.
• Own uptime, MTBF, PMs, and reliability of systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive CI initiatives and support CAPEX projects.

Skills

Siemens PLC experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Electrical engineering background

Education

BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Our client is a leader in high-performance battery separators and is building a MEGA greenfield manufacturing plant in southern VA. This role is a rare opportunity to learn the technology at an existing site and then bring that knowledge to help launch a brand-new facility.

Why This Role

• Front-row seat to a greenfield startup
• Learn proven technology, then help stand up a MEGA plant
• High-visibility role with ownership of mission-critical systems
• Long-term stability in the battery materials space

What You’ll Do

• Learn and support electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems at an existing plant
• Transition into a key role supporting startup, commissioning, and ramp-up in Danville
• Own uptime, MTBF, PMs, and reliability of Siemens PLC-based systems
• Support coating, mixing, extrusion, web handling, winding/rewinding, and E-Beam/LFE processes
• Drive CI initiatives and support CAPEX projects

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Strong Siemens PLC experience (required)
• Background in high-volume industrial manufacturing
• Comfort troubleshooting in mission-critical environments