Process Controls Engineer

Title:

Process Controls Engineer

Jacksonville, FL, 32257, USA

Engineering

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementing, and optimizing control systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of our diverse food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture design, network design, instrumentation specification and selection, control panel design, PLC & HMI application development, acceptance testing, system commissioning and start‑up for production systems, with an emphasis on raw material storage, processing, packaging, finished goods storage and handling, and food safety compliance, as well as a commitment to sustainability and cost‑effectiveness.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative solutions and enhance automation performance. This role requires a deep understanding of instrumentation and control strategies, sizing and specifying controls systems, coordinating electrical, mechanical, packaging and process systems with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

• Design, implement, and optimize control systems for industrial processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative process solutions.
• Develop controls design for P&'s, equipment specifications, installation specifications, instrumentation lists, controls narratives for coordination, controls schematics, and control panel design.
• Coordinate with 3rd parties for equipment engineered by others, with internal or external project team members for integration of the controls design.
• Assist in identifying suppliers & subcontractors, perform technical writing aspects in bid packages for scope definition, compile technical engineering documents for bid packages.
• Participate in bid‑scope reviews, assist in analyzing proposals, lead design reviews of drawings & models, attend coordination meetings, review submittals, participate in factory acceptance testing.
• Travel to site for technical assistance, coordinate directly with Stellar field staff and subcontractors, identify and resolve issues that arise, review installations for correctness, and revise drawings for as‑built conditions.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive documentation of commissioning processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide I/O checkout support, startup activities, process system testing and commissioning activities, including functional testing, performance testing, and safety testing.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for system handover, providing necessary documentation and training for operational staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards of quality and regulatory compliance in all control system implementations.
• Provide technical support and training to team members on control systems and instrumentation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in control strategies and apply them to enhance process performance.
• Ensure all projects comply with industry safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of food manufacturing trends, regulatory requirements, and food industry‑specific considerations as they relate to controls and automation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in control system design, software and instrumentation.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Thorough understanding of the food industry, process systems, & plant operations.
• Familiarity of startup and commissioning processes and procedures for process systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities, capable of identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including interpersonal skills.
• Innovative thinking and the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to develop and maintain controls documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of government and…