Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (X

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Adoption Assistance

Reactions – Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Stepan Company in Millsdale, IL is hiring a Sr. Instrumentation Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of the site's instrumentation, analyzer, control valve, PLC, networking, and process control systems.

This role provides technical leadership for plant instrumentation assets and supports maintenance, operations, and capital projects. You will balance hands-on troubleshooting with longer-term reliability improvements, standardization and risk reduction, serving as the site

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with control valves, instrumentation, industrial networks and PLC/DCS environments, capital projects, and reliability engineering.
• Preferred ISA certifications and familiarity with process safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of site instrumentation, analyzer, control valve, PLC, networking, and process control systems.
• Provide site-level ownership for instrumentation reliability, controls support, and E&I execution across operating units.
• Balance hands-on troubleshooting with longer-term reliability improvements, standardization, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Process Engineering, Projects and E&I personnel to improve plant reliability.

Skills

sound engineering judgment

troubleshooting discipline

clear technical communication

ownership of assigned actions

influence without direct authority

balance urgent plant support with long

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Rockwell Automation

DeviceNet

HART

SAP Plant Maintenance

Management of Change systems

Job description

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Stepan Company is hiring a Sr. Instrumentation Engineer position at our Millsdale, IL site. The Senior Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the site's instrumentation, analyzer, control valve, PLC, networking, and process control systems. This role provides technical leadership for plant instrumentation assets, supports maintenance and operations, drives reliability improvements, supports capital projects, and promotes compliance with company standards, process safety requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.

The role is intended to provide dedicated site-level ownership for instrumentation reliability, controls support, project technical review, and E&I execution support across operating units. The position balances hands-on troubleshooting with longer-term reliability improvement, standardization, and risk reduction.

The position serves as the site subject matter expert for instrumentation and process measurement technologies while collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, Process Engineering, Projects, and E&I personnel to improve plant reliability and reduce operational risk.

Qualifications

• Required competencies include sound engineering judgment, strong troubleshooting discipline, clear technical communication, ownership of assigned actions, ability to influence without direct authority, and the ability to balance urgent plant support with long-term reliability improvement work.
• Minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation experience.
• Experience supporting chemical, petrochemical, refinery, manufacturing, or other process industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with control valves, process instrumentation, industrial networks and communication systems, PLC/DCS environments, capital projects, and reliability engineering.

Preferred experience with the following technologies, systems, and methods:

• Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell Automation systems.
• DeviceNet, HART, wireless instrumentation, and related industrial communication networks.
• Instrument calibration and asset management systems.
• SAP Plant Maintenance and Management of Change systems.
• Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and reliability methodologies.
• ISA, PIP, and applicable company engineering standards.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Certifications & Training

• ISA certification or relevant ISA coursework preferred.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred.
• Functional safety training preferred.
• Process Safety Management experience preferred.

Pay Range: $103,000 - $160,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture