Principal, Process Controls Engineer

Overview

Lead design, integration, and delivery of process control systems for food & beverage plants.

Key Responsibilities

• tech evaluation
• process automation
• business development
• project delivery
• client partnership
• engineer mentoring

Tasks

-Champion client-focused innovation, evaluating new technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance. -Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for process automation and controls in manufacturing environments. -Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high-value and complex projects. -Spearhead project teams through complex automation project life cycles, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards. -Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world-class outcomes. -Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization.

Requirements

• factorytalk
• plantpax
• isa-88
• plc/scada
• pe license
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for controls projects. -Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm for process control systems, with mastery in FactoryTalk Batch, PlantPAx, and ISA-88 (S88) batch controls. -Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred). -Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments. -Substantial experience with process instrumentation, industrial networking, PLC/SCADA architectures, and integration with process systems. -Willingness to travel as required for project and client needs, including installations, startup support, strategic meetings, training, and industry events. -Mastery of FactoryTalk Batch, Rockwell PlantPAx, and thorough understanding and application of ISA-88 (S88) batch process control standards. -Recognition as a technical leader or subject matter expert in professional or industry settings; participation in conferences or standards committees is a plus. -Minimum of 15 years of progressive process controls engineering experience, including significant leadership roles and client-facing responsibilities in manufacturing environments. -Demonstrated history of leading teams in the successful delivery of automation projects.

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