Senior Remote Process Controls Engineer - Batch Automation

ACTalent; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Process Controls Engineer to lead automation for batching operations across multiple facilities. You will design, implement, and support FactoryTalk Batch and related control systems, driving automation strategy and process improvements.

This remote role emphasizes system reliability, regulatory compliance, and OEE optimization. The role requires 10+ years in industrial automation with Rockwell, ISA-88, and CIP/SIP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, process controls, or batch manufacturing environments.
• Expert-level experience with FactoryTalk Batch or similar batch automation platforms.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Proficiency with FactoryTalk View and ISA-88 batch control standards.
• Experience with chemical process automation, including batching, blending, dosing, mixing, and transfer systems.
• Hands‑on experience with CIP/SIP control systems.
• Experience with historians, reporting systems, and process data management.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop sheets, and process narratives.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel up to 20-30%, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of ISA-88 compliant FactoryTalk Batch systems.
• Translate process requirements and narratives into scalable batch recipes and automation strategies.
• Design and optimize chemical blending, batching, dosing, mixing, transfer, and thermal process control systems.
• Develop and maintain batch recipes, procedural models, formula management systems, and exception handling processes.
• Lead the design and standardization of CIP/SIP cleaning and sanitization systems.
• Establish batch execution standards, including interlocks, alarms, permissives, event handling, and batch record requirements.
• Ensure batch traceability, data historization, regulatory compliance, and integration with quality and reporting systems.
• Integrate FactoryTalk Batch with PLCs, HMIs, historians, MES platforms, and related systems.
• Develop automation standards, reusable code libraries, and lifecycle management practices.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as SME for batch control systems and drive improvements in OEE and process consistency.
• Support capital projects through design, commissioning, startup, and stabilization.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

FactoryTalk Batch

Rockwell Automation

ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs

FactoryTalk View

ISA-88 Batch Control

Industrial Automation

Process Controls

MES Integration

Historian Systems

P&IDs & Electrical Drawings

Root Cause Analysis

OEE Improvement

Capital Project Support

Chemical Process Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Actalent seeks a Process Controls Engineer to lead automation for batching operations across multiple facilities. You will design, implement, and support FactoryTalk Batch and related control systems, driving automation strategy and process improvements.

This remote role emphasizes system reliability, regulatory compliance, and OEE optimization. The role requires 10+ years in industrial automation with Rockwell, ISA-88, and CIP/SIP expertise.