Principal, Process Controls Engineer

Overview

Lead process controls engineering projects and mentor teams in food & beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• business development
• mentorship
• process automation
• client partnership
• innovation evaluation
• project delivery

Tasks

-Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high-value and complex projects. -Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization. -Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for process automation and controls in manufacturing environments. -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. -Champion client-focused innovation, evaluating new technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance. -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.

Requirements

• factorytalk
• plantpax
• isa-88
• 15+ years
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

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

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