Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries, people who make it right; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Springdale, AR is seeking a senior Automation Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of FactoryTalk Batch systems and related process automation. You will develop scalable batch recipes, integrate PLCs, HMI, MES, and ensure compliance and traceability across regulated manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of engineering experience, proficiency with Rockwell Automation PLCs and FactoryTalk Batch/View, and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, controls) with 12+ years of relevant 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• This is a safety-sensitive role where performance directly impacts safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Reading technical drawings

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch/View

ISA-88

Job 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.

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