Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Wisconsin seeks a senior automation engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of FactoryTalk Batch systems and batch cleaning processes.

You will develop scalable batch recipes, integrate automation with PLCs, HMI, MES, and ensure compliance and traceability while providing technical leadership on major projects. This is a safety-sensitive role with direct impact on safety.

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 is preferred.
• Expertise with Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch/View, and ISA-88.
• Skills in chemical process automation (batching, dosing, mixing, transfer).
• Familiarity with CIP/SIP cleaning systems and historian/reporting platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and process documents.

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 PLCs, HMI, MES; ensure compliance and traceability.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and drive process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and project support.
• Uphold safety standards and company values; assist with other tasks as needed.
• This is a safety-sensitive role where performance directly impacts safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership/mentorship

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, controls)

12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch/View

ISA-88

Job description

Description

What you will do:

• 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with MES and version control tools preferred.

Grade: 14

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors of Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelors of Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (preferred)

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