Ingevity
Manufacturing
AutomationandControlEngineer
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“Automation and Control Engineer at Ingevity. Skills: Automation and Controls Engineering, Process Control Systems, Industrial Automation, PLC Programming, HMI Development. design, support, and continuously improve process control systems. optimize machine logic”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize machine logic; reliable operations; meet performance and safety expectations; drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; analyze root causes; implement long-term solutions
Willingness to provide on-call production support as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, technical aptitude, communication skills, ability to collaborate, ability to problem-solve effectively, Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs, Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMIs, Knowledge of controls systems, Knowledge of sensors, Knowledge of I/O, Knowledge of drives, Knowledge of instrumentation, Familiarity with network security, Familiarity with firewall configuration, Familiarity with system integration
Nice to Have
experience in discrete manufacturing, Interest in learning new technologies, Interest in sharing expertise with others, Experience with Fanuc robots, Experience with Cognex vision systems, Experience with Ignition platform integration, Organized, Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
and continuously improve process control systems
optimize machine logic
maintain and troubleshoot automation systems
support integration between plant-floor equipment
collaborate with operations
and engineering teams
support daily operations
support capital projects
maintain and enhance automation systems
participate in the installation and startup of new equipment
implement long-term solutions for reliable operations
contribute to the development of equipment specifications
ensure new installations meet performance and safety expectations
support the operational technology (OT) network
assist with integrating plant systems into OT/IT networks
drive improvements in safety
and overall plant performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams; Communicate clearly across teams; share updates to keep projects aligned and on schedule
Communication Scope
technical aptitude and communication skills; Communicate clearly across teams
Process & Methodology
manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, keep projects aligned and on schedule
Full Job Description
**Job Family Group:** Engineering **Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.** At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. **Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine.** If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity! We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help design, support, and continuously improve the process control systems in our plant. In this role, you’ll use your technical and problem-solving skills to optimize machine logic, maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, and support integration between plant-floor equipment, MES, and other systems. **_What You will Do:_** * Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and capital projects. * Maintain and enhance automation systems and participate in the installation and startup of new equipment. * Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement long-term solutions for reliable operations. * Contribute to the development of equipment specifications and ensure new installations meet performance and safety expectations. * Communicate clearly across teams and share updates to keep projects aligned and on schedule. * Support the operational technology (OT) network and assist with integrating plant systems into OT/IT networks. * Drive improvements in safe
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