Sr. Controls Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in plant-based ingredients as a Senior Controls Engineer, where your expertise in automation solutions will help shape future innovations. You will lead process improvements and teamwork in a dynamic environment while receiving comprehensive rewards and benefits, ensuring further career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based pay

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement for career growth

Employee recognition program

Employee discount on products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in process controls and automation.
• Controls and automation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming plant process controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Lead process automation and PLC programming.
• Provide technical support for process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

ControlLogix

HMI InTouch

Job description

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Join our team at Ingredion Incorporated as a Senior Controls Engineer and be at the forefront of innovation! If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge automation solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise and help us shape the future of our industry.

As a Sr. Controls Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems to improve manufacturing processes and ensure efficient operation. You´ll work closely with other engineers and departments to integrate control systems with existing processes and equipment.

What you will do:

- Demonstrate safety leadership to ensure a safe work environment and work practices, aiming for an injury-free workplace.
- Lead process automation and PLC programming, manage capital programs, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Set and align facility goals with corporate engineering strategy, drive innovation and growth, and establish KPIs and deliverables for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical support including process studies, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting to optimize processes and meet cost and production goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, and guidelines, and support Lean elements for continuous improvement.
- Mentor and train team members, manage systems and licenses, and conduct process automation training to maintain and enhance employee proficiency.

What you will bring:

Controls and automation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical (preferred).

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in process controls and/or automation in a continuous/batch operation facility, including leading/implementing process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated knowledge of and significant programming experience with the plant process controls systems: Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLCs, Rockwell, HMI InTouch, IoT, and Aspen/Wonderware historian experience minimum.

Demonstrated knowledge of AC/DC motor drives, control valve theory of operation, application, selection, specification, and installation.

Who you are:

Leadership experience and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals.

Experience managing several projects/initiatives at one time, financial acumen, and advanced problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

Provide day-to-day and after-hours support for operations, investigating and troubleshooting control system related issues, continuous improvement mindset, maintaining automation systems.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Location: Belcamp, MD

Workplace type: On Site

Join our team at Ingredion Incorporated as a Senior Controls Engineer and be at the forefront of innovation! If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge automation solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise and help us shape the future of our industry.

As a Sr. Controls Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems to improve manufacturing processes and ensure efficient operation. You´ll work closely with other engineers and departments to integrate control systems with existing processes and equipment.

What you will do:

- Demonstrate safety leadership to ensure a safe work environment and work practices, aiming for an injury-free workplace.
- Lead process automation and PLC programming, manage capital programs, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Set and align facility goals with corporate engineering strategy, drive innovation and growth, and establish KPIs and deliverables for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical support including process studies, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting to optimize processes and meet cost and production goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, and guidelines, and support Lean elements for continuous improvement.
- Mentor and train team members, manage systems and licenses, and conduct process automation training to maintain and enhance employee proficiency.

What you will bring:

• Controls and automation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical (preferred).

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in process controls and/or automation in a continuous/batch operation facility, including leading/implementing process improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and significant programming experience with the plant process controls systems: Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLCs, Rockwell, HMI InTouch, IoT, and Aspen/Wonderware historian experience minimum.

• Demonstrated knowledge of AC/DC motor drives, control valve theory of operation, application, selection, specification, and installation.

Who you are:

• Leadership experience and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals.

• Experience managing several projects/initiatives at one time, financial acumen, and advanced problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

• Provide day-to-day and after-hours support for operations, investigating and troubleshooting control system related issues, continuous improvement mindset, maintaining automation systems.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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#onsite

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$98,800.00-$131,733.33 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

About Ingredion

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliversolutions that canenhance people’s lives.

We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation.

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We have an inclusive and collaborative environment tobuild and grow a career in a multinational company.Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and bepart of a community of talented and caring people,interacting with professionals around the world, madeup of diverse backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovatethrough collaboration and experimentation. We areconstantly imagining new ways to bring value to ourcustomers, through new ingredients, solutions, andways of working.

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