Engineer II, Process Controls

Job Description

We have an exciting role for a Manufacturing Technology Automation and Process Control Engineer (Electrical) / Engineer II at the Protein Solutions site in Memphis, Tennessee.  Memphis Protein Solutions is part of the Food Ingredients division of IFF.  The Manufacturing Technology Automation and Process Control Engineer (Electrical) / Engineer II role acts as a technical leader to maintain and improve the site’s controls and electrical infrastructure, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low-cost, quality products.

Memphis, TN, known as the “Bluff City” and “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Rock,” is in the southwest corner of TN along the Mississippi river. Memphis provides its residents fantastic music, arguably the best barbeque, and a relaxed pace of life. The Memphis area also offers great suburban living options with Bartlett, Cordova, Germantown, and Collierville TN and Southaven and Olive Branch MS as commuting options for many of our employees.

You will:

• Understand all applicable electrical equipment and control technology and work closely with the Manufacturing / Technical resources, operators, and technicians.

• Be responsible for the design, programming, and alteration of many types of PLCs, HMIs, PID loop controllers, VFDs, and other control devices.

• Provide technical advice to plant personnel to support operations to meet Business and plant goals.  (EH&S, Production, cost, quality, energy, reliability, sustainability).

• Serve as the primary contact for area control systems, process data historians, and networks.

• Use fundamental engineering principles and concepts to lead troubleshooting of plant electrical and controls issues, and coach others to learn these skills.  

• Identify, design, and implement process control improvements including migrations to newer platforms.  

• Lead and support capital projects as required.

• Coach and mentor other engineers in plant controls, network infrastructure, and hardware architecture.

• Participate in and lead teams in your area of accountability.

• Participate in investigations of process control incidents and ensure follow-up actions are complete.

• Network with other engineers on-site and globally with Subject Matter Experts within the business to leverage technical knowledge. 

• Implement best design practices to optimize operations and work to standardize process control logic and HMI interfaces across the facility.

• Champion electrical safety within plant roles including electrical procedure usage, creation, reviews, updates, and approvals.

• Be part of a team that provides support, as needed, to control systems across the site for 24/7 operation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution. 

• 5 years of experience as an Engineer in a plant or engineering firm.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Self-starter with systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of instrumentation used in process control.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of control system architecture.

• Demonstrated skills in configuring, documenting, and troubleshooting a variety of control systems.

• Ability to read and understand control system-related documentation such as P&IDs, logic drawings, electrical drawings, and vendors’ installation/user manuals.

• Preferably have working knowledge of key Process Safety Management (PSM) technology elements such as Process Hazard Analyses, Process Technology, and Management of Change.

• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC systems is preferred.

• Preferably have experience in a high hazard, food, and/or personal care manufacturing.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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