Process Control Engineer

Advanced Search Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group in Peoria, IL is seeking a Process Control Engineer with deep experience in DCS and PLC programming to optimize manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting control systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA), performing upgrades, and collaborating with maintenance and operations to improve safety and reliability in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 510 years of experience in process control and automation.
• Experience programming DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software.

Responsibilities

• Operate with safety and environmental compliance focus.
• Design, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems.
• Maintain plant control systems to world-class standards.
• Install software updates with latest versions.
• Lead small electrical/controls projects and upgrade obsolete controls.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to support site electrical infrastructure.
• Perform system start-ups, configuration, calibration, and power testing.
• Reload/reboot PLCs after outages and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide hardware/software support to maintenance and production.
• Configure replacement control components for specific applications.
• Troubleshoot using equipment manuals, SDS, P&ID diagrams, schematics.
• Continuously improve existing controls and ladder logic.

Skills

DeltaV

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

DCS

P&ID reading

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelore2s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

DeltaV

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Job Summary

Our Client, a global chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Process Control Engineer with expertise in DCS and PLC programming, ladder logic, and process improvement via controls.

Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.
• Design, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.
• Maintain the manufacturing plant’s control systems at world‑class standards.
• Install software updates with the latest versions.
• Participate on project teams and serve as site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications; support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.
• Lead the development and execution of small electrical/controls projects, upgrading obsolete controls to modern technology.
• Work with corporate engineering to support maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards.
• Perform system start‑ups and operational checkouts, including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Reload and reboot PLCs to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections as needed.
• Provide hardware and software application support to maintenance and production.
• Set up and configure replacement electronic and controls components for specific applications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain the plant’s process networks.
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, P&ID diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls, including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other components.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in process control and automation.
• Programming, developing, and configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.

Knowledge & Skills

• Read P&ID diagrams, process instrumentation (sensors, actuators), low‑voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Basic decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work on feet for at least 8 hours.
• Leadership and on‑call support availability.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities; familiarity with Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication networks.
• Understanding of databases and historians for machine data logging.
• Knowledge of PID controller principles and feedback loops.