Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Springdale, AR, seeks a senior automation engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of Rockwell-based batch systems and related automation across manufacturing lines.

You will mentor teams, develop scalable batch recipes, ensure safety and compliance, and drive improvement across processes while integrating MES and PLCS with traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12+ years of experience or equivalent.
• 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 Rockwell-based batch systems and batch cleaning processes.
• Develop scalable batch recipes and automation strategies from process requirements.
• Integrate and standardize automation with 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

Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch

ISA-88

Process automation

MES

Version control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

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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