Job Description

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 

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams 
Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams 
2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.) 
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems 
Demonstrated project management experience 
Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours 
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following: 

Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS 7 system
Manufacturing experience
Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems 

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