Process Automation Engineer

7 days ago


Clinton, United States Brunel Full time

A leading Oil & Gas technology company is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to join its Research & Lab Scale Automation team.


Job Title: Process Automation Engineer

Industry: Oil & Gas

Work location: Clinton, New Jersey

Workplace: In-office

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 40 hours a week

Assignment Type: Standard US / W2 Contract

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 1 year from start date with potential for extension for right candidate. Project duration no later than 2027

Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with match


Job Summary: The role focuses on providing automation solutions for research and development laboratories and pilot plants, ensuring efficient data acquisition and analysis systems. This is an on-site position based in Clinton, NJ with a one-year contract, likely to be extended based on project needs, with a project duration running until 2027.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Automate new research laboratory bench-scale and pilot plant units.
  • Define requirements for the design, development, and implementation of data acquisition and analysis systems.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing laboratory automation systems.
  • Collaborate with researchers, technical support teams, and IT to deliver complete automation solutions.
  • Identify and implement work process improvements in the lab environment.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical), or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience working with LabVIEW and Actor Framework.
  • Proficient in process control systems, application development environments, and relational databases.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Knowledge of process/industrial controls and instrumentation.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in process control within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
  • Familiarity with Multivariable Predictive Control systems (e.g., AspenTech DMC, Honeywell RMPCT) and Real-time Optimizers (e.g., RoMeo).
  • Strong programming skills (Visual Basic, etc.) and technical quality assurance.
  • Ability to mentor and lead early-career professionals.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.


Work Environment: The role will be based on-site, working in a lab and pilot plant environment. The company offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities to grow in technical and leadership capacities. This position provides a dynamic and diverse work experience, with opportunities to collaborate with both internal and external resources and develop innovative solutions.



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