Process Controls Engineer

Process Controls Engineer- Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Process Controls Engineer to serve as the lead automation engineer for batching operations. This role will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and long-term support of FactoryTalk Batch and related control systems. The ideal candidate will drive automation strategy, optimize batch processes, improve operational performance, and provide technical leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, process consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of ISA-88 compliant FactoryTalk Batch systems.
- Translate process requirements, P&IDs, formulas, and process narratives into scalable batch recipes and automation strategies.
- Design and optimize chemical blending, batching, dosing, mixing, transfer, and thermal process control systems.
- Develop and maintain batch recipes, procedural models, formula management systems, and exception handling processes.
- Lead the design and standardization of integrated CIP/SIP cleaning and sanitization systems.
- Establish batch execution standards, including interlocks, alarms, permissives, event handling, and batch record requirements.
- Ensure batch traceability, data historization, regulatory compliance, and integration with quality and reporting systems.
- Integrate FactoryTalk Batch with PLCs, HMIs, historians, MES platforms, and related manufacturing systems.
- Develop automation standards, reusable code libraries, and lifecycle management practices.
- Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for batch control systems and drive improvements in process consistency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Support capital projects through design, commissioning, startup, and operational stabilization.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to engineering and operations teams.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, process controls, or batch manufacturing environments.
- Expert-level experience with FactoryTalk Batch or similar batch automation platforms.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- Proficiency with FactoryTalk View and ISA-88 batch control standards.
- Experience with chemical process automation, including batching, blending, dosing, mixing, and transfer systems.
- Hands-on experience with CIP/SIP control systems.
- Experience with historians, reporting systems, and process data management.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop sheets, and process narratives.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 20-30%, including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience within consumer products, chemical processing, food manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
- Experience integrating MES platforms with automation and batch control systems.
- Familiarity with FactoryTalk AssetCentre or similar version control/configuration management tools.
- Demonstrated success leading automation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Proven track record of improving process consistency, throughput, and OEE through controls optimization.

Key Skills

- FactoryTalk Batch
- Rockwell Automation
- ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs
- FactoryTalk View
- ISA-88 Batch Control
- Industrial Automation
- Process Controls
- MES Integration
- Historian Systems
- CIP/SIP Systems
- P&IDs & Electrical Drawings
- Root Cause Analysis
- OEE Improvement
- Capital Project Support
- Chemical Process Automation

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote and offers flexibility in day-to-day work location. The role requires approximately 20-30% travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities for project execution, commissioning, startup support, troubleshooting, and design reviews. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing while supporting critical automation initiatives across multiple facilities.

Why Join?

This opportunity offers the chance to lead enterprise-level automation and batch control initiatives, influence manufacturing performance across multiple facilities, and serve as a technical leader in a highly impactful role. You'll work with advanced automation technologies while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long-term manufacturing success.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, TN.
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 Morristown, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. About Actalent

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