About this role
Description This role will serve as the lead process controls and batch automation engineer supporting manufacturing operations, with primary ownership of FactoryTalk Batch and the surrounding Rockwell controls environment. The engineer will lead the architecture, design, programming, implementation, and long-term support of batch control systems supporting wet wipe manufacturing. The ideal candidate is an expert-level controls engineer with deep experience designing and supporting complex batch processes including dosing, mixing, material transfer, sequencing, and cleaning systems. This individual should be capable of owning the overall batch automation architecture, applying ISA-88 principles, developing reusable control standards, troubleshooting complex process issues, and driving improvements to system reliability and manufacturing performance. Skills FactoryTalk Batch, Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, ISA-88, Batch Automation, Process Controls, PLC Programming Top Skills
- FactoryTalk Batch experience
- Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix
- ISA-88 batch control architecture
- Batch process automation including dosing, mixing, sequencing, and transfer
- Chemical/process manufacturing controls
- CIP/SIP automation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant process controls, automation, or batch manufacturing experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Controls Engineering, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- Expert-level experience with FactoryTalk Batch or comparable industrial batch automation systems.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix/CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View.
- Strong understanding and practical application of ISA-88 batch control principles, including recipes, phases, equipment modules, and reusable automation standards.
- Experience automating chemical or process operations involving batching, dosing, mixing, material transfer, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
- Experience implementing or supporting CIP/SIP cleaning and sanitization control systems.
- Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, control narratives, electrical drawings, loop sheets, and functional specifications.
- Experience with historian, reporting, and database systems.
- Consumer products, chemical, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
- MES integration experience preferred.
- AssetCentre or equivalent controls version management experience preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple automation projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and internationally.
Experience Level Expert / Lead Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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