Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.
10+ years of experience with industrial control systems in manufacturing or process industries.
Experience leading instrumentation, automation, and reliability initiatives including capital projects and system upgrades.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across departments.
Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on improving system reliability and performance.
Hands-on expertise with industrial communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Profibus.
Effective communicator with project management and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Lead the site's Instrumentation and Controls team, providing day-to-day leadership and mentorship.
Serve as the subject matter expert for control systems and automation technologies.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues with cross-functional teams.
Lead capital and continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
Evaluate and implement new technologies and system upgrades to optimize efficiency.
Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and technical mentorship.
Engagement in capital and continuous improvement projects.
Work in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
Access to cutting-edge automation technologies and systems.
Minimal travel requirements, only up to 10% as needed.
Full Job Description
This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, Indiana.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the site's Instrumentation and Controls team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day leadership to support safe and reliable operations.
Serve as the facility's subject matter expert for control systems, instrumentation, automation technologies, and operational technology (OT) systems.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues while partnering with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to drive timely resolutions.
Lead capital, reliability, and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation, including contractor oversight and competitive bid management.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, system upgrades, and design improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.
Create, maintain, and communicate technical documentation, standards, procedures, and training materials to support long-term operational success.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards while managing project budgets, capital requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.
10+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems, including PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, instrumentation, and automation systems within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
Demonstrated experience leading instrumentation, controls, automation, or reliability initiatives, including capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.
Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams while building strong partnerships across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and contractor organizations.
Strong troubleshooting mindset with a passion for diagnosing complex technical issues, improving system reliability, and driving operational performance.
Hands-on expertise with industrial communication networks and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, HART, DeviceNet, Profibus, DH+, or similar control system architectures.
Comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and technical contributor, balancing project leadership, team development, and day-to-day plant support.
Effective communicator with strong project management, organizational, and training capabilities who can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
