The Lubrizol Corporation · 2 hours ago
Automation Support Engineer
Wickliffe, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company focused on delivering sustainable solutions. The Automation Support Engineer is responsible for supporting instrumentation and control systems, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with operations to optimize process controls.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate installed instrumentation performance in a given application
Troubleshoot and analyze instrumentation and field wiring issues
Perform instrument engineering design calculations
Support instrumentation installed base through lifecycle planning and migration
Support control system platforms such as: performing software and hardware upgrades, system administration activities, diagnosing software and hardware issues, troubleshooting control logic, and developing new control strategies
Configuration of control modules and Batch systems
Provide PLC, DCS and various control platform support
Provide engineering support to instrument technicians and electricians
Partner with operations troubleshoot automation issues, to optimize process controls, tune loops, implement safety improvements, and modify existing control strategies
Collaborate on standards development
Evaluate innovative technology
Develop relationships with internal resources and external partners to provide effective plant support
Partner with stakeholders on support projects with responsibility from scope development through implementation
Participate in large capital project teams to ensure installed automation and instrumentation can be effectively supported after startup
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university, chemical engineering preferred
Experience working in a chemical, high-hazard manufacturing environment
A strong working knowledge of Safety Integrity Systems
Working knowledge of ISA (International Society for Automation) terminology and symbolism
Awareness of OSHA, NFPA and other regulations with the ability to design to their standards where applicable
Ability to make independent decisions on engineering problems
Strong organizational skills: ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Ability to adapt work plans to accommodate daily plant priorities
Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with individuals of varying technical skills
Preferred
Chemical manufacturing plant experience
Process instrumentation or Distributed Control System experience
Experience with instrument fieldbus networks such as Foundation Fieldbus, AS-i BUS, or Device Net
Experience implementing hardware and software for a DeltaV Distributed Control System or other process control systems
Experience specifying, commissioning, and providing long term support for industrial process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurements; valves; analytical devices
Experience with implementing and supporting batch control applications
Experience with SAP, Smart Plant Instrumentation, PI, or AMS
Experience administering Microsoft Windows based computer systems
Benefits
401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
Health Savings Account
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
Flexible work environment
Company
The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life.
Founded in 1928
5001-10000 employees
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-03-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Rebecca Liebert
President and CEO
Keith Corkwell
President, Lubrizol Additives
Recent News
2025-12-08
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