Process Engineer

Ingevity Virginia Corporation; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity Virginia Corporation, Covington, VA, seeks a Process Control Engineer to optimize manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement. You will serve as a key technical resource, supporting plant operations, process automation, control systems, and capital projects while helping ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in process controls, and hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in process controls or automation in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of process control fundamentals and instrumentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes using process control tech.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues ensuring safe plant operations.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for reliability and quality.
• Configure and support DCS/PLC/data historians and MES.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to drive improvements.
• Lead capital projects from scope to startup.
• Monitor metrics and apply data-driven insights to boost uptime.
• Support network infra and system communications.
• Provide specs and expertise for new installations and upgrades.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing challenges.
• Adhere to engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in rotating on-call for automation and process control.

Skills

Process control fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa Centum VP DCS

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

OSIsoft PI

SAP MII

Job description

Job Family Group:Engineering

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

At Ingevity, we're looking for a Process Control Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, optimizing manufacturing performance, and driving continuous improvement. In this role, you'll serve as a key technical resource supporting plant operations, process automation, control systems, and capital projects while helping ensure our facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

If you're passionate about industrial automation, process optimization, and collaborating across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• As a Process Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting and improving our manufacturing processes through the application of process control technologies and engineering expertise.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process control and automation issues to support safe and reliable plant operations.
• Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies that improve equipment reliability, process stability, and product quality.
• Configure, maintain, and support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, data historians, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational excellence.
• Lead and support capital projects, including scope development, implementation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and use data-driven insights to improve manufacturing efficiency and uptime.
• Support process control network infrastructure and system communications.
• Develop technical specifications and provide process control expertise for new installations and upgrades.
• Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies to address manufacturing challenges and improve performance.
• Support implementation and adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule for automation and process control systems.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased reliability and availability of manufacturing systems.
• Effective implementation of automation and process control improvements.
• Strong collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Safe execution of projects and process changes.
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing performance, throughput, and quality.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or another technical/scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Process Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of process control fundamentals, automation systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, execute projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety leadership and fostering a strong safety culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, or similar industrial control systems.
• Experience with OSIsoft PI, SAP MII, or other manufacturing execution and data historian systems.
• Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) strategies.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through execution.
• Familiarity with SAP and CAD applications.
• Experience supporting process industries such as chemicals, specialty materials, pulp & paper, or related manufacturing environments.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within engineering or manufacturing teams.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.