Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries, Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive automation for batch processes and cleaning in a regulated manufacturing setting.

You will design, implement, and optimize FactoryTalk Batch systems, develop scalable batch recipes, and integrate automation across PLCs, HMI, and MES with strong emphasis on traceability. The role requires leading technical teams, mentoring, and ensuring safety standards while delivering major projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in consumer products, chemicals, food, or regulated manufacturing.
• Expertise with Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch/View, ISA-88.
• Strong skills in chemical process automation (batching, dosing, mixing, transfer).
• Experience with CIP/SIP cleaning systems and historian/reporting platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and process documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with MES and version control tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of FactoryTalk Batch systems and batch cleaning processes.
• Develop scalable batch recipes and automation strategies from process requirements.
• Integrate and standardize automation with other platforms (PLCs, HMI, MES) and ensure compliance and traceability.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and drive process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support for major projects.
• Uphold safety standards and company values, and assist with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch/View

ISA-88

MES

Version control tools

Job description

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of FactoryTalk Batch systems and batch cleaning processes.
• Develop scalable batch recipes and automation strategies from process requirements.
• Integrate and standardize automation with other platforms (PLCs, HMI, MES) and ensure compliance and traceability.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and drive process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support for major projects.
• Uphold safety standards and company values, and assist with other tasks as needed.
• This is a safety-sensitive role where performance directly impacts safety.

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, controls) and 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Preferred experience in consumer products, chemicals, food, or regulated manufacturing.
• Expertise with Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch/View, and ISA-88.
• Strong skills in chemical process automation (batching, dosing, mixing, transfer).
• Experience with CIP/SIP cleaning systems and historian/reporting platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and process documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with MES and version control tools preferred.

Grade: 14

Travel Required

Yes . Able to manage multiple projects and travel 20-30% annually

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Chemical Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Industrial Engineering.

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