Process Controls Engineer
Milliken & Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Gainesville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore, Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations
- Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and design to installation and commissioning
- Configure and maintain system architecture, including servers, networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics
- Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings
- Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and safety protocols
- Implement best practices for control strategies, smart instrumentation, and firmware/software updates
- Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems
- Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory
- Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture
- Work a standard Monday–Friday 1st shift schedule with occasional after-hours work for urgent system issues
Requirements
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
- Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
- Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
- 2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
- Eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
- Training and experience supporting and programming Siemens PCS7 system
- Manufacturing experience
- Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Siemens PCS7DCS programmingtroubleshootingsystem architecture configurationHMI graphicssmart instrumentationfirmware updatesProcess Hazard Analysis (PHA)project managementelectrical systems design
Soft skills
trainingcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillssafety culture promotioncollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailtime management
Certifications
Associates degree in Electrical EngineeringAssociates degree in Chemical EngineeringAssociates degree in Computer ScienceBachelors degree in related field