Evonik · 20 hours ago
Principal Automation Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to support production and automation systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems, providing production support, and leading automation projects to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide daily production support, troubleshooting and repairs of existing process controls systems
Assure that automation functionality and batch recipes are in place to support existing products, routine campaign changeovers and equipment changes
Design, implement and maintain control systems safety requirements as indicated through process safety assessments
Assure that all system lifecycle management requirements are implemented and maintained (PMs, Patch Management, Antivirus, Backups, spare parts, etc.)
Provide leadership for the automation design, development and implementation requirements associated with capital projects
Design, develop and implement automation modifications and/or batch recipes in support new products introduced to the site
Actively pursue and implement control system improvements that will positively impact manufacturing capability, consistency and compliance
Provide technical leadership relating to process control theory, software development, S88 Batch Control standards, instrumentation, validation compliance, and process information management
Provide mentoring of other process automation engineers and technicians
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of process controls and plant experience
Experience with various process control platforms. Proficiency with Emerson DeltaV required
Possess a broad knowledge of control theory, automation configuration, system architecture design, alarm management, human interface design, computer system validation, S88 batch standards, and batch and continuous production control applications
Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve process control, configuration and platform problems. Experience to lead major system upgrades and conversions
Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements. Keep abreast of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change
Ability to influence groups without having direct supervisory responsibility
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering preferred
Exceptional computer skills. Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and server management preferred
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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