Automation & Proc Ctrl Eng Consultant

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Automation & Process Control (A&PC) Engineer

Location: Towanda, PA

Join Qnity Electronics (formerly DuPont) at our Towanda, PA manufacturing site as an Automation & Process Control (A&PC) Engineer. In this role, you will ensure the reliability and safety of our automation systems, respond to plant issues, and lead improvements and capital projects across PLC/HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial networks.

What You’ll Do

• Improve equipment uptime by diagnosing and permanently resolving automation faults.
• Reduce operational risk through robust testing and Management of Change practices.
• Lead upgrades that enhance safety, quality, yield, reliability, and productivity.
• Support and learn process controls mechanical and chemical systems.

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a hands‑on electrical engineer with strong industrial automation experience and a safety‑first mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years supporting automation/control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years working with Bailey/ABB DCS or similar systems.
• Practical PLC/HMI experience (e.g., Rockwell CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View SE) and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet).
• Strong instrumentation and process control fundamentals, including troubleshooting of pressure, level, flow, temperature, valves, and analyzers.
• Familiarity with MCCs, drives/VSDs, and electrical safe‑work practices.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: experience with hazard/risk assessments, functional specifications, vendor management, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC/HMI/SCADA and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime and quality impact.
• Own control system reliability practices: backups, version control, testing, commissioning, and recovery.
• Ensure all changes follow site MOC requirements with proper risk assessment, testing, and documentation.
• Deliver A&PC improvements and support capital projects (scope, specs, vendor management, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover).
• Maintain and improve site standards (naming conventions, HMI standards) and support training for operations and maintenance teams.
• Administer and enhance the data historian, ensuring data quality and tag management.
• Administer Alarm Management Systems.
• Support cybersecurity hygiene (patching, access controls) in alignment with site/IT requirements.
• Serve as the Electrical Safety Professional (ESP) and coordinate electrical safety improvements per Qnity EHS Standard S31G.
• Provide guidance on electrical safety compliance, priorities, and resource needs.
• Develop and share electrical safety metrics; participate in incident and near‑miss investigations.
• Support projects to ensure electrical systems are designed with hazard‑minimizing engineering solutions.
• Develop, review, and maintain electrical designs for plant modifications and capital projects.
• Design, modify, and validate machine safety circuits and safety‑related control systems (interlocks, Estops, failsafe systems, safety PLCs).
• Lead electrical risk assessments, isolation plans, and incident investigations.
• Ensure electrical documentation remains accurate and reflects as‑built conditions.
• Support electrical asset lifecycle management, including obsolescence planning and upgrade strategies.

What Success Looks Like

• Automation issues are resolved quickly with clear root cause and durable corrective actions.
• The ability to resolve complex problems quickly.
• Mentoring technicians to improve their troubleshooting skills.
• Changes are implemented safely and consistently under MOC with strong testing and documentation.
• Operators and maintainers have confidence in the control systems and receive practical support.
• Data historian content is reliable and valuable for reporting and continuous improvement.
• Improvement projects meet scope, schedule, and safety expectations with effective vendor management.

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