Senior Engineer, Control Systems Engineering

Job Title:

Senior Engineer, Control Systems Engineering

Job Description:

The Role:

Our   Ja ngA n ,   Korea   facility is seeking a   Senior Engineer, Control Systems Engineering to provide technical leadership for advanced automation systems supporting global manufacturing operations. This SME role drives the design, implementation, and optimization of OT hardware, instrumentation, control networks, and cybersecurity solutions while advancing process technology, automation standards, and strategic initiatives across global sites.

As a semiconductor manufacturer, we maintain rigorous quality and process control standards, and this role is instrumental in advancing them through process optimization and innovative automation technologies. The position also provides opportunities to develop expertise in Rockwell Automation, Ignition, MES platforms   ( Critical Manufacturing) , statistical process control, and automated process data collection and analytics.

What You’ll Do :

- Drive a   Safety First   culture by conducting behavioral and safety assessments and implementing equipment, automation, and process improvements to mitigate risk.

- Lead   & Support   projects to expand manufacturing capacity, transition products to high volume manufacturing , New Product Introductions and   continuous improvement   opportunities for   existing pro cesses   and manufacturing sites .

- Engage cross ‑ functional stakeholders (Facilities/EHS, Procurement, R&D, Maintenance, Controls, Operations) to lead capital projects from justification through commissioning and qualification

- Drive implementation of connected manufacturing solutions including   IIoT   platforms, edge computing, industrial data infrastructure, historian systems, MES, AI/ML applications   and   vision systems   as   needed in alignment with   Industry 4.0   vision   and Divisional standards .

- Lead   specifications , evaluation, and deployment of   Automation   hardware and software solutions, ensuring alignment with   Divisional   standards, cybersecurity requirements, and manufacturing   objectives.

- W rite, debug, and optimize PLC logic,   and   HMI /SCADA   interfaces .   Simulation testing of new automation programs and user acceptance testing in conjunction with cross-functional teams

- Collaborate with Controls, MES, ERP, and Business Systems teams to integrate production data, automate workflows, improve data visibility, and enable real-time decision-making.

- Develop business cases, ROI analyses, technology roadmaps, and implementation strategies that support site-specific and enterprise-wide digital manufacturing objectives   as needed .

- Lead internal system commissioning, validation, and acceptance testing

- Provide leadership and expertise in global automation strategy, standards, and technology advancement.

- Collaborate with global teams to   standardize   architecture   and engineering practices across sites.

- Drive Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing discussions and collaborative efforts for division and sites

- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions that improve reliability, scalability, performance, and business value.

- Develop and maintain a centralized repository of global IACS standards and technical assets, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA source code; equipment and instrument configuration files; I/O databases; instrument specifications; equipment standards; engineering   procedures;   automation best practices.

- Provide production support and serve as a subject matter expert and backup resource for site automation teams.

- Collaborate with site and global teams to resolve complex automation, controls, and integration issues.

- Provide on-call coverage during resource absences and support escalation of critical production events.

- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation-related downtime, quality issues, and system failures.

- Supply Plant floor support as needed for local sites complex issue resolution needs

What We Seek :

- B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)

- Minimum 5   years of experience in industrial automation and  controls  engineering   with in a manufacturing environment, preferably batch or specialty chemical manufacturing .

- Experience managing capital   and automation projects, including scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder communication and outage planning

- E xpert-level proficiency in PLC programming ,   HMI/SCADA systems,   Variable Frequency Drives   and motion control.

- Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus,   DeviceNet ,   Ethernet/IP   (preferred) )

- Ability to lead   design efforts on multiple assignments of varying complexity including implementation of   new products & processes , with   a bility to produce results when facing deadlines   or   commitments.

- Knowledge   of   or experience with AC/DC power distribution, control/pneumatic; cabinet designs and layouts, to include electrical schematics .

- Demonstrated familiarity with industrial instrumentation and the ability to select and specify devices for production processes, including pressure, vacuum, temperature, level, flow, and weighing systems.

- Working knowledge of safety systems and hazardous environments

- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and root cause   identification.

- Ability   to travel   (20% - Domestic & International) for site evaluations and commissioning activities

Outstanding   Candidates   Will   Have :

- Rockwell suite of application s   (Studio5000/ FTLinx / PlantPAX )

- IEC611 31-3 Experi ence   with LD, FBD , SFC   and ST along with best use case   implementation

- Ignition   SCADA   -   (Python,   REST APIs, MQTT & OPC-UA)   design and   Implementation

- Critical Manufacturing   (MES)   -   M anufacturing Execution System   i ntegration and   configuration

- Industrial Automation Networking   -   Experience configuring Stratix/Cisco   switches.

- Knowledge of International Standards ISA88 (batch)/ ISA99 (cyber) / ISA95 (enterprise IACS)

- SQL Database   experience   (Stored Procedure generation), ODBC connections   and transactional Data

- Experience with and exposure to virtualization technologies and associated implementation techniques

- Experience   with   and exposure to   Microsoft Defender   Ant ivirus   and   Application   Whitelisting techniques

- Experience and exposure to   Cyber Risk based security solutions (Tenable) and   OT remediation action   plans.

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing   opportunities   for   our employees and   promote   from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization   and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

- Generous   401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

- Excellent   health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your   needs.

- 11 paid holidays a year

- P aid time off (PTO)   policy that empowers   you   to take the time   you   need to   recharge.

- Education assistance to support your learning   journey.

- Value -driven culture   with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity   to   all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encourages   all of   its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.