Senior Control Engineer
- Location
- Greater Chicago, IL
- Salary
- Competitive base salary, target bonus, 401K
- Job #
- 00982
- Posted
As a Senior Control Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of automation, instrumentation, and safety instrument systems (SIS) within an industrial manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in chemical process control.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process control and automation efforts, ensuring safe and efficient operation of experimental and scale-up processes.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot control systems, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
- Maintain and optimize Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Collaborate with R&D, process development, and operations teams
- Specify and commission instrumentation, control valves, and automation hardware.
- Develop and maintain control logic, loop tuning, and system documentation.
- Support HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other process safety assessments related to controls and automation.
- Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers and technicians.
Qualifications
BS CHE, EE, and experience in Industrial Manufacturing Environment (pharma, chemicals, refining, etc.)
Must have experience with DCS , SIS, and PLC’s in a continuous process (chemicals, pharma, refining etc)
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