Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer – Refresco

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Position Description

The Process Controls Engineer will help drive continuous improvement projects and lead infrastructure automation upgrades to keep automation systems up-to-date and mitigate obsolescence. The role requires expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and Servo System programming and troubleshooting, as well as masterful Ethernet Network configuration and diagnostics and SQL Server development. Additionally, the Engineer will enhance the skills of Controls Technicians, Electricians, and Instrumentation Technicians through training program development and delivery.

• Utilizes expert knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet Networks, and I/O networks to troubleshoot controls automation system issues, determine root cause, and implement timely, permanent solutions.
• Uses condition monitoring tools to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) analysis on production equipment to identify pending maintenance issues, issue PM work orders, and prevent emergency breakdowns.
• Analyzes performance trends and conducts root‑cause corrective action to drive improvements.
• Drives continuous improvement opportunities to improve plant performance and machine reliability.
• Promotes infrastructure automation upgrades and establishes automation disaster recovery strategy.
• Leads a team of electricians and develops training plans to improve the team’s skillset.

• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Rockwell Automation PLC, VFD, HMI, and Servo System programming and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience programming PLCs using RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, and Factory Talk Studio software.
• Knowledge of Device Net and Ethernet I/P.
• Remote communication and I/O systems experience.
• Experience with virtual network and thin clients.
• SQL Server experience (preferred).
• Licensed Industrial Electrician (preferred).

• Ability to establish, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze, and provide accurate reporting.
• Confident, approachable, energetic with eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
• Customer‑focused.
• Ownership and independent thinking.
• Results‑focused and self‑motivated.
• Communication and conflict resolution.
• Creative problem solving.

• Physical demands: continuous standing or walking; lifting/handling material of moderate weight.
• Visual/sensory: attention to detail required.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring focus under pressure.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday with flexibility for nights and weekends as needed.
• Climate: ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance.
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability.
• Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation days and paid sick time.
• Discount and total reward programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Location:

Waco, TX.