Automation Engineer

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Automation Engineer responsible for developing control systems and supporting instrumentation at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition. Collaborating with engineers to enhance production and ensure safety standards.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop instrument index, I/O list, instrument data sheets, etc. using an instrument database or similar tool
Assist in selection of instrumentation for process control applications
Assist in performing instrument sizing calculations for valves, flowmeters, etc.
Assist Process Engineers and other disciplines with P&ID development
Develop Control System Network drawings
Develop or modify PLC/HMI or DCS applications as required
Coordinate with other disciplines to locate control panels and ensure appropriate control power and utilities are provided for I&C devices and panels
Provide I&C and automation feedback for the control requirements of process and mechanical equipment
Develop I&C and automation construction specifications as required
Manage projects from start to finish to provide support to the maintenance E/I department with training, project documentation, and drawing
Mentor E&I Technician, Automation Specialist, Control Technicians, and Maintenance contractors onsite as required
Work with OEM and engineering firms to create control panels drawings, and review for accuracy and specification requirements
Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing control systems industrial communication networks
Develop and/or modify PLC/HMI or DCS applications as required
On call duty on a rotating basis for automation issues
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree or five years of technical trade school
Experience in developing and maintaining instrument indices, I/O lists, and datasheets
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s PLC/HMI systems, and Yokogawa or other DCS systems
Experience with industrial communication networks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

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Hard Skills & Tools

instrument index developmentI/O list developmentinstrument data sheetsinstrument sizing calculationsP&ID developmentControl System Network drawingsPLC applicationsHMI applicationsDCS applicationsindustrial communication networks

Soft Skills

project managementmentoringcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Associates degreetechnical trade school certification