Laurel Plant - Process Controls Engineer

POSITION TITLE

Laurel Plant - Process Controls Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken’s Laurel Plant in Gainesville, FL is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Process Controls Engineer for a full-time, Monday through Friday 1st shift position. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the plant’s instrumentation and control systems—including Siemens PCS7—through hands-on troubleshooting, programming, system upgrades, and project leadership. The engineer will also contribute to safety initiatives, maintain system documentation, train operators, and ensure overall system reliability. While the position follows a standard weekday schedule, candidates should expect occasional work outside normal business hours in the event of urgent system issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore, Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations.
• Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
• Configure and maintain system architecture, including servers, networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
• Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and safety protocols.
• Implement best practices for control strategies, smart instrumentation, and firmware/software updates.
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
• Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
• Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
• Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
• 2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

• Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS 7 system
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems

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