Senior Process Controls Engineer

Why work at Manus

• Opportunity – For motivated, results-oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Accountability – You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations.
• Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge.

• Serve as site SME for process control systems, including PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and associated instrumentation; provide authoritative guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of complex control systems for new and modified processes, ensuring integration with upstream and downstream operations.
• Evaluate and select control hardware and software platforms; develop and enforce site-wide standards for control architecture, programming conventions, and documentation.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting of process control issues; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive implementation of permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Own and lead area capital projects from scope development and cost justification through control logic design, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site commissioning.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, coordinate contractor and vendor activities, and communicate project status to engineering and site leadership.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables including P&IDs, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, functional specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Mentor and guide Process Controls Engineer I/II staff on project execution and technical best practices.

• Provide senior-level technical support to Production for control system configuration, process control parameter changes, and process troubleshooting across multiple systems.
• Partner with Production and Process Development to identify and implement improvements in automation, efficiency, data collection, and reporting.
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, improve process reliability, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze process and historian data to identify control performance gaps and recommend enhancements to control strategies.

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training programs for console operators on automated systems, including training materials and process simulation tools.
• Ensure all control system work and documentation adheres to site GMP guidelines, change control procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support site safety and quality initiatives through active participation and leadership in incident investigations, CAR analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with good documentation practices (GDP) and site quality management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in process controls or automation engineering in a manufacturing environment; biotech, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with PLC and/or DCS platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson Delta
  
  V, Honeywell) including programming, configuration, and commissioning.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, including scope development, cost estimation, and site commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical) and control loop tuning.
• Solid understanding of safety, health, environmental, quality systems, and GMP regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical content to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; demonstrated ability to lead RCA…