Job Openings Plant Automation and Control Engineer

About the job Plant Automation and Control Engineer

Plant Automation & Control Engineer Food & Bioindustrial Manufacturing

Dayton, Ohio (Relocation Assistance Available)
Full-Time | $100,000 $115,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity:

Are you passionate about engineering automation systems that power the future of sustainable food and bioindustrial manufacturing?

Our client, a global leader in food and agricultural innovation, is seeking a Plant Automation & Control Engineer to join a world-class team that designs, maintains, and enhances production operations across multiple facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your DeltaV DCS expertise, collaborate with technical innovators, and play a critical role in improving production efficiency, reliability, and safety all while making a tangible impact on how the world is nourished.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain plant automation and control systems (primary focus: DeltaV DCS and PI Historian).

  • Implement process improvements that increase production quality, throughput, and system efficiency.

  • Coordinate and provide direct engineering support for on-site operations.

  • Execute automation standards and deliverables for capital projects.

  • Perform root-cause analysis and identify opportunities for optimization and preventive maintenance.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with safety and sustainability goals.

  • Participate in the on-call rotation with fellow engineers (every 3 weeks, remote).

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field (required).

  • 2+ years of hands-on controls and automation experience, ideally in food, chemical, or industrial manufacturing.

  • Proficiency in DeltaV DCS, control systems programming, and instrumentation design.

  • Strong technical, analytical, and project management skills.

  • Proven ability to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable engineering solutions.

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When you apply through NWTS, you gain:

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Apply Today:

If you're ready to elevate your automation career within a company that's shaping the future of global food and bioindustrial production apply now through Northwest Talent Solutions.
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