Process Controls Engineer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Process Controls Engineer to lead architecture and implementation of FactoryTalk Batch systems for wet wipe manufacturing. You will optimize batch processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements across multiple facilities while providing technical leadership and mentorship.

The role requires 12+ years of automation experience, strong Rockwell/ISA-88 expertise, and the ability to travel up to 30% and support manufacturing sites remotely from a base in Morristown,

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years in automation/control engineering with batch systems.
• Expertise with FactoryTalk Batch and Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience in CIP/SIP cleaning and data reporting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of ISA-88 compliant Batch systems.
• Translate process requirements into scalable batch recipes and automation strategies.
• Architect and optimize blending, dosing, transfer, and thermal processes for wet wipe manufacturing.
• Develop and govern batch recipes, models, and exception handling.
• Define batch execution standards with interlocks, alarms, and batch records.
• Ensure batch traceability, historization, and integration with Quality systems.

Skills

FactoryTalk Batch

Rockwell PLCs

ISA-88

Batch automation

Process controls

HMI/SCADA

P&IDs

OSHA safety

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Chemical Controls Engineering

Tools

AssetCentre

MES platforms

Historian systems

Version control tools

Job description

Job Title: Process Controls Engineer

The Process Controls Engineer serves as the lead automation engineer for batching operations and is responsible for the architecture, design, programming, and long-term support of FactoryTalk Batch and related control systems. This role focuses on developing and optimizing batch processes that support wet wipe manufacturing while ensuring system reliability, regulatory and safety compliance, and strong operational performance. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert in batch automation, providing technical leadership across manufacturing facilities and driving continuous improvements in process consistency and overall equipment effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of ISA-88 compliant FactoryTalk Batch systems that align with enterprise standards.
• Translate process requirements, P&IDs, formulas, process narratives, and user requirements into scalable batch recipes and robust automation strategies.
• Architect and optimize chemical blending, compounding, dosing, transfer, and thermal process control systems to support wet wipe manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and govern batch recipes, procedural models, formula management processes, and exception handling strategies.
• Lead the design and standardization of batch-integrated CIP/SIP cleaning and sanitizing systems.
• Define batch execution standards including interlocks, permissives, alarms, event handling, and batch record requirements.
• Ensure batch traceability, historization, compliance, and integration with Quality systems and related reporting tools.
• Integrate FactoryTalk Batch platforms with PLCs, HMIs, historian systems, and MES platforms to enable seamless data and process flow.
• Establish programming standards, reusable code libraries, and lifecycle management practices for automation systems.
• Lead troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for complex automation and batch control issues.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for batch systems and drive improvements in process consistency and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead or support capital projects through all phases including design, commissioning, startup, and stabilization.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering and operations teams across manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to core values such as renew, respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence in daily work.
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and actively uphold safety responsibilities as an essential part of the role.
• Contribute to a cooperative working environment by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related tasks as needed or requested.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline preferred, with 12+ years of relevant industry experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Expert-level experience with FactoryTalk Batch or comparable batch automation platforms.
• Strong background in process controls and industrial automation, particularly in batch operations.
• Expertise with Rockwell Automation PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Proficiency with FactoryTalk View and ISA-88 standards for batch control and procedural models.
• Solid background in chemical process automation, including batching, dosing, mixing, and transfer systems.
• Direct experience implementing or supporting CIP/SIP cleaning and sanitizing control systems.
• Experience working with historian and reporting platforms, including database implementation for process data.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop sheets, and process narratives.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20–30% annually, including domestic and international travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products, chemicals, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with MES platforms and their integration with batch and automation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with AssetCentre or equivalent version control and configuration management tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Proven capability to drive improvements in process consistency and OEE through automation and controls optimization.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a remote work environment, providing flexibility in day-to-day location. The position requires 20–30% travel annually, including domestic and international trips to manufacturing facilities and project sites for design reviews, commissioning, startup, and ongoing support. Work involves extensive use of industrial automation technologies such as Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk View, historian platforms, MES systems, and related control and reporting tools. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and quality, and is expected to follow established industrial safety practices and OSHA requirements while on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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