Process Controls Engineer

Solae LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for its Memphis, TN site. This onsite role leads plant automation, controls systems, and electrical infrastructure improvements to drive reliability and performance.

You will design and maintain PLC/HMI/PID/VFD systems, troubleshoot issues, and lead capital projects with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of P&IDs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related ABET-accredited field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, process control, or electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in PLC programming, HMI configuration, and process control troubleshooting.
• Experience reading P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Experience leading capital projects and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for plant automation and electrical infrastructure.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, PID, and VFD systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control issues to improve reliability.
• Lead capital projects including control system upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to meet goals.
• Lead investigations into process control incidents and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Process control

P&ID reading

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

24/7 operations support

Analytical skills

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

Job description

Job Summary Are you ready to apply your automation and process control expertise to optimize manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The Process Controls Engineer role is based in Memphis, TN (onsite). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, technically advanced team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Serve as the technical lead for plant automation, process control systems, and electrical infrastructure
• Design, program, and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface), PID control loops, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and process control issues, improving plant reliability and operational performance
• Lead and support capital projects, including control system upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations
• Act as the primary contact for process control systems, data historians, and control networks
• Identify and implement process control and automation improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support production, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), cost, and quality goals
• Lead investigations into process control incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Standardize and optimize control strategies, logic, and HMI interfaces across the facility

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience in automation, process control, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems architecture, and process control principles
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred), HMI configuration, and process control troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical drawings, and control logic diagrams
• Experience supporting or leading capital projects and system upgrades
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in high‑hazard, food, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC)
• Experience standardizing or optimizing plant‑wide automation and control systems

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
• Exposure to advanced automation technologies and manufacturing systems
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance and safety

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.