Milliken & Company · 2 weeks ago
Laurel Plant - Process Controls Engineer
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMilliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science, delivering innovative solutions across various industries. The Process Controls Engineer at Milliken’s Laurel Plant is responsible for enhancing plant instrumentation and control systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system reliability while promoting safety initiatives.
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No H1B
Hiring Manager
Toni Pimentel
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore, Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.)
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations
Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and design to installation and commissioning
Configure and maintain system architecture, including servers, networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics
Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P& IDs, network hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings
Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and safety protocols
Implement best practices for control strategies, smart instrumentation, and firmware/software updates
Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems
Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory
Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
Understanding of P& IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
Demonstrated project management experience
Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)
Preferred
Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS 7 system
Manufacturing experience
Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems
Company
Milliken & Company
Milliken & Company is a company that has been in business since 1865
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5M2016-07-28Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Halsey M. Cook Jr
President and CEO
Bethany Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP
Recent News
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