Senior Controls Engineer

Arxadaisagloballeaderininnovativesolutionsthatprotectourworld.Ourgroundbreakingtechnologies,in-depthregulatoryknow-how,manufacturingandprocessdevelopmenthelpourcustomerstosafeguardnutrition,healthandinfrastructureefficientlythroughchemistryandbiotechnologythatenhancesustainability.Weofferabroadportfolioofingredientsandservicesformultipleend-marketsthatincludeHumanHealth&Nutrition,Home&PersonalCare,ProfessionalHygiene,Paints&CoatingsandWoodProtection.

Withcustomersinmorethan100countries,thecompanyachievedsalesofCHF2billionin2024.HeadquarteredinBasel(Switzerland),Arxadaemploys3,200associatesacross24productionsitesand14R&Dcenters,allcommittedtoourcustomers’success.

AsaSeniorControlsEngineerbasedinRochester, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. You will be a key technical leader, partnering with production, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to design, optimize, and support process control systems that enable operational excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute directly to Arxada's commitment to sustainable growthandmanufacturingexcellence.

GuidedbyourvaluesofCollaborateforSuccess,FosterGrit,DecideandDrive,andGoBeyond,youwillhelpshapethefutureofouroperationswhilementoringothersanddeliveringimpactfulresults.

EssentialJobFunctions:

• Leadthedesign,implementation,troubleshooting,andoptimizationofprocesscontrolandautomationsystemsacrosstheRochestersite.

• ProvidetechnicalexpertiseforPLC,HMI,DCS,SCADA,instrumentation,andindustrialnetworksystems.

• Partnerwithcross-functionalteamstoimproveprocessreliability,safety,quality,andproductionefficiency.

• Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativesthroughdataanalysis,rootcauseinvestigations,andautomationenhancements.

• Supportcapitalprojectsfromconceptthroughcommissioning,ensuringsuccessfulexecutionandoperationalreadiness.

• Developandmaintaincontrolsystemstandards,documentation,validationrecords,andoperatingprocedures.

• Mentorjuniorengineersandtechnicalpersonnelwhilefosteringacollaborativeandhigh-performanceteamenvironment.

• Ensurecompliancewithcompanystandards,regulatoryrequirements,andcybersecuritybestpracticesforindustrialcontrolsystems.

Qualifications&Experience:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinElectricalEngineering,ControlsEngineering,AutomationEngineering,orarelatedtechnicaldiscipline.

• Minimumof5yearsofexperienceinindustrialautomation,processcontrols,ormanufacturingengineering.

• Stronghands-onexperiencewithPLCprogramming,HMI/SCADAplatforms,instrumentation,andcontrolsystemtroubleshooting.

• Demonstratedexperienceleadingautomationprojectsandimplementingprocessimprovementsinamanufacturingenvironment.

• Excellentproblem-solving,communication,andstakeholdermanagementskills.

• Abilitytocollaborateeffectivelyacrossfunctionsandinfluencedecisionsthroughtechnicalexpertise.

• Experience working in chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, orprocessmanufacturingenvironmentsispreferred.

Compensation&Benefits:

Theexpectedsalaryrangeforthisroleis$140,000to$150,000annually, but specific employee compensation mayvarydependingonfactorsincludingexperience,education,training,licensure,certification,location,andotherjob-related,non-discriminatoryfactorspermittedbylaw.

This role is alsoeligibletoearnashort-termincentivebonusandthefollowingbenefits:401(k)plan,medical,dental,vision,life,anddisabilityinsurance,paidtimeoff,paidholidays,andpaidsickleave.

Arxadahasworldclassofferingintwodistinctareas:

• MicrobialControlSolutions(MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganismstopeopleandplanetthroughfivedistinctbusinesslinesincludingProfessionalHygiene,Home&PersonalCare,WoodProtection,Paints&CoatingsandMaterialProtection.

• Nutrition,Care&Environmental(NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics,aerospaceandothermarkets,aswellasvitaminsandnutritionalingredients,chemicalsandperformanceintermediates,andrawmaterialsforawiderangeofhigh-performanceapplications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity,age,statusasaqualifiedindividualwithdisability,protectedveteranstatus,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw.