The Principal Controls Engineer applies engineering skills to solve complex problems, using knowledge of Ecolab's customers and markets. He or she schedules and helps to coordinate innovative, complex projects to meet cost and time objectives, complying with design criteria and standards.
What’s in it For You:
- Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
What You Will Do:
- Functions as sites’ primary engineering / technical support to manufacturing and maintenance operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding/ repair and development of site DCS (Valmet D3)
- Primary custodian of DCS historian (Aveva PI)
- Troubleshoots networking and server issues.
- Create and maintain current documentation of DCS equipment and systems.
- Develop the DCS architecture, including logic programming, graphics and HMI development.
- Aid in project scope development including automation specifications, sequence of operation, schematic drawings needs and control narrative development.
- DCS logic programming (some limited PLC development and troubleshooting), graphics and HMI development, onsite commissioning for new soft infrastructure and validation of the system design.
- Participate as a team member of the process engineering team, utilizing TPM concepts to increase productivity through efficiency improvements.
- Provide training to operations and reliability technicians for new or updated automation projects
- Mentor process engineers in technical development in the field of automation and controls
- Support capital projects with instrumentation and control system needs.
- Incorporates DCS/HMI programming enhancements to the production process that improves safety, provide reliable production operation, and increase site productivity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or chemical engineering
- 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- 5 years of experience DCS maintenance, development and improvement
- 5 years of experience in HMI and graphics development
- No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience with programing, interfacing with Valmet D3 architect, including device management, SABL code improvements and state-based control programming – batch/sequential and continuous control
- Sherrill-Lubinski graphics maintenance and development
- 10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- 10 years of experience DCS maintenance, development and improvement
- 10 years of experience in HMI and graphics development
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or chemical engineering
- 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- 5 years of experience DCS maintenance, development and improvement
- 5 years of experience in HMI and graphics development
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
