Automation & Controls Engineer- Corporate Engineering

Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Yokogawa CENTUM VP
• 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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Automation system uptime and reliability
• Reduction in process downtime
• Successful completion of automation projects
• Alarm reduction and process optimization improvements
• Cybersecurity and backup compliance
• Startup and commissioning performance

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: This role may require business travel to remote manufacturing sites (less than 20%), and the candidate should be prepared to adhere to strict cleanliness and contamination control protocols at the manufacturing sites.