Automation and Control Engineer

Ingevity Corporation

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Strong technical aptitude and effective communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk HMIs.
  • Knowledge of controls systems, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with network security and system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and projects.
  • Maintain and enhance automation systems and participate in new equipment installation.
  • Identify issues and implement long-term solutions for reliable operations.
  • Contribute to the development of equipment specifications for new installations.
  • Communicate updates clearly across teams to keep projects aligned.
  • Support the OT network and integrate plant systems into OT/IT networks.
  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Benefits

  • Company fosters a culture of diversity and respect.
  • Opportunities for learning new technologies and sharing expertise.
  • Includes on-call support as part of the role for hands-on experience.
  • Dynamic work environment supportive of multiple priorities.
Full Job Description
Job Family Group:
Engineering

We9re looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help design, support, and continuously improve the process control systems in our plant. In this role, you9ll use your technical and problem-solving skills to optimize machine logic, maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, and support integration between plant-floor equipment, MES, and other systems.

What You will Do:
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and capital projects.
  • Maintain and enhance automation systems and participate in the installation and startup of new equipment.
  • Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement long-term solutions for reliable operations.
  • Contribute to the development of equipment specifications and ensure new installations meet performance and safety expectations.
  • Communicate clearly across teams and share updates to keep projects aligned and on schedule.
  • Support the operational technology (OT) network and assist with integrating plant systems into OT/IT networks.
  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.


What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor9s degree in engineering (preferred) and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls; experience in discrete manufacturing is a plus.
  • We also welcome applicants with 10+ years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
  • Strong technical aptitude and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and problem-solve effectively.
  • Interest in learning new technologies and sharing expertise with others.
  • Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk HMIs.
  • Knowledge of controls systems, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with network security, firewall configuration, and system integration.
  • Experience with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, or Ignition platform integration is a plus.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Willingness to provide on-call production support as needed.


Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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