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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

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following :

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.