Process Control Specialist

MP Materials

Technician providing hands-on technical support for plant process control systems at MP Materials. Troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs in a high-tech manufacturing environment to ensure operational efficiency.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hands-on technical support for process control systems, including proficiency in PLC and HMI-based systems, and the ability to interpret control system documentation. Capable of performing routine inspections and troubleshooting to enhance system performance in an industrial environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC And HMI-Based Process Control SystemsElectrical Engineering TechnologyIndustrial AutomationRockwell (Allen-Bradley) And Siemens PlatformsIndustrial Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting EquipmentReading Electrical DrawingsModifying Control System DocumentationRoutine InspectionsBasic Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)SiemensEtherNet/IPProfinetModbus TCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical Certification in Electrical Engineering TechnologyTechnical Certification in Industrial AutomationTechnical Certification in Mechatronics

Industry Keywords

Process Control SystemsIndustrial EnvironmentManufacturing EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementSystem Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on technical support for plant process control systems, including routine checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment or system faults.
Respond to process control-related issues as part of an on-call rotation, including after-hours support as needed.
Document and report system issues, maintenance actions, and resolution outcomes to engineering leadership.
Perform routine inspections of process control equipment to identify and report wear, potential failure points, or improvement opportunities.
Support troubleshooting efforts led by engineers to minimize downtime and ensure continuous improvement of system performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or equivalent technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience working with PLC and HMI-based process control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and modifying control system documentation such as electrical drawings and schematics.
Hands-on experience with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, or similar process control platforms.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP.
Comfortable working in an industrial environment with chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program