Process Controls Engineer

Johnson Matthey Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)

20 days annual PTO

Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Inc. is seeking a Process Controls Engineer in West Deptford, NJ. In this role, you will lead the development of control system strategies, provide technical support for automation projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical or Electrical engineering and has strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and SCADA systems. Attractive benefits include health insurance, 401K match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering discipline with strong industrial experience in process control.
• Proven experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs using Rockwell Automation software.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of long-term control system strategies.
• Acting as technical lead on controls and automation projects.
• Providing expert troubleshooting for control systems and plant operations.

Skills

Programming Allen Bradley PLCs

SCADA systems (ideally FactoryTalk View SE)

Instrumentation knowledge

Process control systems expertise

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Degree in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering discipline

Job description

Pay Range

$110,000 - $118,000

Job Title

Process Controls Engineer

Location

West Deptford, NJ, US

Overview

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Controls Engineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges – cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies – by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role

• Leading the development and delivery of long‑term control system strategies to improve process performance and scalability within the PGMS R&D environment
• Acting as technical lead on controls and automation projects, supporting both batch and continuous chemical processes
• Providing expert troubleshooting and technical support for control systems, networks and plant operations
• Defining and implementing control and automation standards, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and PSM requirements
• Identifying and delivering improvements to instrumentation, electrical and control system performance
• Supporting OT cybersecurity initiatives and risk assessments to ensure secure and compliant operations

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering discipline with strong industrial experience in process control
• Proven experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC5, Micrologix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using Rockwell Automation software
• Experience working with SCADA systems, ideally FactoryTalk View SE
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, process control systems, and motor control including VFDs
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, ControlNet and Remote I/O
• Experience supporting projects and operational troubleshooting within a chemical or process manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Inclusivity Statement

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.