Automation & Controls Engineer- Corporate Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Yokogawa DCS / SCADA / PLC Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation systems for manufacturing and process operations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA platforms, PLC programming, and industrial communication networks in a continuous process manufacturing environment.

This role supports plant reliability, operational excellence, safety, cybersecurity, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Yokogawa DCS systems including CENTUM VP, FAST/TOOLS, or related platforms.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC logic, HMI graphics, and SCADA applications.
• Support plant operations by responding to automation and controls issues in a timely manner.
• Execute automation projects including system upgrades, migrations, loop tuning, and control strategy improvements.
• Develop and maintain control narratives, cause & effect matrices, P&IDs, functional design specifications, and loop drawings.
• Perform FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and validation activities for automation systems.
• Configure industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, process engineering, and E&I teams to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support alarm management, historian systems, and data integration initiatives.
• Maintain system backups, cybersecurity compliance, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in MOC (Management of Change), PSSR, HAZOP, and process safety activities.
• Provide technical support during plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency troubleshooting.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies for automation hardware and software.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on automation system functionality and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives including AI, analytics, and smart manufacturing applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum [5+] years of experience in industrial automation and process control engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Yokogawa DCS systems such as CENTUM VP.
• Experience with PLC systems such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or Mitsubishi.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of ISA standards, PSM requirements, and industrial cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and control narratives.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to support off‑hours troubleshooting when required.

• Experience in semiconductor chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, or continuous manufacturing industries.
• Experience with batch process automation and recipe management.
• Familiarity with OPC UA, SQL databases, historians, and MES integration.
• Knowledge of virtualization, server infrastructure, and network architecture.
• Experience with SIL systems and functional safety standards (IEC 61511).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ISA certification preferred.

• FAST/TOOLS SCADA
• PLC Programming
• HMI Development
• Industrial Ethernet Networks
• Alarm Management
• Historian Systems
• Process Control Optimization
• Control Valve and Instrument Integration
• Cybersecurity & Backup Management

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