Process Control Engineer, Electrical

PPG; Delaware (OH); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG in Delaware, Ohio seeks an Electrical Control Engineer to provide technical leadership for design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of process control and safety systems supporting chemical and specialty materials production.

You will partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve reliability, yield, and efficiency, owning instrumentation and automation projects from design through startup.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related field preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or chemical process environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and VFDs.
• Experience working with process instrumentation in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership to 24/7 manufacturing operations related to process control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, DCS, and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and automation issues using data analysis.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to control systems, electrical systems, and automation.
• Support production and maintenance teams in yield improvement, efficiency optimization, and reliability projects.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and startup of instrumentation and automation projects, including capital projects, within budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements related to electrical and control systems.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Industrial manufacturing experience

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

PLC programming

HMI development

VFDs

Process instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

As the Electrical Control Engineer will work onsite at PPG's Delaware, Ohio manufacturing facility, reporting directly to the Sr Manger of Plant Operations. You will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of process control and safety systems supporting chemical and specialty materials production. You will partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve, operational reliability, yield enhancement, and efficiency improvements. You will also have ownership of instrumentation and automation projects, including capital projects, from design through installation and startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ongoing support to the site's 24/7 manufacturing operations related to process control systems, safety systems, process instrumentation, DCS, and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and automation issues using technical knowledge and data analysis skills.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to control systems, electrical systems, and automation.
• Support production and maintenance teams in yield improvement, efficiency optimization, and reliability projects.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, and startup of instrumentation and automation projects, including capital projects, ensuring compliance with functional, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements related to electrical and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related field preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or chemical process environment.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience working with process instrumentation in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

The PPG Way 2030

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

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We act with purpose and speed

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We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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