Senior Process Control Engineer: DCS/PLC Automation Lead

Smurfit Westrock; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMURFIT WESTROCK is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to maintain the control system infrastructure, design or assist with the design of process control logic and may coordinate system implementation. Performs analysis of hardware and software used in production process.

Responsibilities include designing and supporting DCS/PLC/HMI systems, performing migrations, troubleshooting down to field devices, and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industrial experience with degree, or 10 years with non‑degree.
• Knowledge of motor controls, field instrumentation and control devices.
• Capability in using Windows operating system.
• Initiative and strong work ethics to progress into operations management.
• Strong written communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support existing and new Process Control systems (DCS/PLC/HMI).
• Coordinate system backups, network troubleshooting and hardware maintenance.
• Communicate across operations, maintenance and engineering teams; manage multiple projects.
• Develop migration plans for legacy control platforms and oversee field device troubleshooting.
• Optimize processes by monitoring control loop performance and tuning control systems.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis to assist with control system issues.

Skills

DCS experience

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical knowledge

Written communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bailey DCS

ControlLogix

MicroLogix

PLC5

Job description

SMURFIT WESTROCK is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to maintain the control system infrastructure, design or assist with the design of process control logic and may coordinate system implementation. Performs analysis of hardware and software used in production process.

Responsibilities include designing and supporting DCS/PLC/HMI systems, performing migrations, troubleshooting down to field devices, and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.