The Senior Process Automation Engineer provides support to Tippecanoe production and support areas through applied control theory and process automation design, implementation and maintenance.
What we offer
You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide daily troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for plant process control systems.
- Ensure control system functionality and batch recipes support production, campaign changeovers, and equipment modifications.
- Design, implement, and maintain control system safety requirements based on process safety assessments.
- Manage control system lifecycle activities, including patch management, backups, antivirus, spare parts, and preventive maintenance.
- Lead process control and system-related activities for capital projects from design through implementation.
- Develop and implement control system modifications to support new products and process improvements.
- Identify and execute process control enhancements to improve manufacturing performance, consistency, and compliance.
- Provide technical expertise in process control, instrumentation, software development, batch control standards, validation, and data management systems.
- Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, participating in ESHS programs, and coaching coworkers on safe work practices.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Degree; Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of process controls and plant experience with various process control platforms
- Interpersonal skills with emphasis on oral and written communication
- Possess a broad knowledge of control theory, automation configuration, system architecture design, alarm management, human interface design, computer system validation, S88 batch standards, and batch and continuous production control applications.
- Exceptional computer skills.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Jonty Nimola [C]Company is
Evonik CorporationSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of process controls and plant experience with various process control platforms
- Broad knowledge of control theory, automation configuration, system architecture design, alarm management, HMI design, computer system validation, S88 batch standards, and batch/continuous production control applications
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Exceptional computer skills
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
