Process Controls Programmer

Rockline Industries, people who make it right; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 12+ years in engineering, experience with Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch/View, and ISA-88, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, controls) with 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.

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

FactoryTalk Batch systems

Automation strategy

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Industrial safety practices

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk Batch/View

ISA-88

HMI

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.

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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