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Kuraray America, Inc. · 18 hours ago

Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kuraray America, Inc. is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. The I&E Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations through technical expertise and collaboration.

ChemicalDentalHealth CareManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot DCS systems (Yokogawa experience preferred)

Design, specify, purchase, and install DCS devices and instruments

Configure DCS interlocks, sequences, PID control loops, signal indicators, and approved modifications from production

Diagnose, modify, and update DCS programs; investigate process or safety interlock issues

Support signals connected to DCS: 4-20 mA, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, Wireless, and On/Off signals

Provide first-level support for DCS process and safety interlocks; maintain DCS hardware contracts, system infrastructure, and graphics

Lead process control and productivity improvements; evaluate cost-benefit for system and technology upgrades

Design, specify, and oversee installation of sensors, control valves, interlocks, DCS I/O, signal conditioning, transformers, MCCs, 480VAC starters, 120VAC/24VDC circuits, and VFDs

Review I&E drawings, prepare specifications, manage contractor bids, and supervise I&E projects

Conduct loop checks, operation checks, and parameter settings for instruments and electrical devices

Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and electrical issues

Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and leadership on task teams and special assignments

Collaborate with Operations to improve safety, yield, productivity, and uptime

Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives including Process Hazards Analysis, Management of Change-Technology, root cause analysis, and RAGAGEP compliance

Train personnel to enhance process operations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology and industry best practices

Participate in cost-benefit analysis, capital projects, and process optimization initiatives

Provide occasional off-hours support for operational issues as required

Qualification

Yokogawa DCSInstrumentation designElectrical systems designProcess Safety ManagementProject managementTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipSelf-motivated

Required

B.S. in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering

Minimum of 5 years of experience doing I&E work in a manufacturing, chemical, or related industry

Strong experience with Yokogawa distributed control systems; experience with other DCS platforms is a plus

Knowledge of discrete, continuous, and sequential control, loop tuning, adaptive control, and feed-forward control modeling

Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and process issues

Familiarity with key PSM elements including Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change, and RAGAGEP

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach team members in a collaborative environment

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects

Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills

Self-motivated with initiative and the ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Yokogawa experience preferred

Benefits

Robust healthcare package

Wellness reimbursements

Three weeks of paid time off

Ten company holidays

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Matching 401k plan

Company

Kuraray America, Inc.

Kuraray is a leading global specialty chemical company that pioneers, manufactures and sells resins, chemicals, activated carbon, fibers, textiles, specialty dental materials and other highly functional products that improve the environment and enhance quality of life throughout the world.

Founded in 1986

Houston, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees