Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Springdale, AR seeks a senior controls engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of FactoryTalk Batch systems and batch cleaning processes. You will develop scalable batch recipes and automation strategies from process requirements, integrating with PLCs, HMI, and MES, while ensuring compliance and traceability.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree with 12+ years of experience and expertise in Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch/View, ISA-88, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Process automation

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch/View

ISA-88

MES

Version control tools

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.

Grade: 14

Qualifications

Education

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

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