{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4acaaaef981550a4ff8effbc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4acaaaef981550a4ff8effbc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4acaaaef981550a4ff8effbc","title":"Process Controls Engineer","description":"Position Summary\nThe Process Controls Engineer supports the automation, instrumentation and control systems used in\nMDG’s manufacturing operations, including fermentation, downstream processing, drying and blending.\nThis hands-on role ensures that equipment used in the day-to-day manufacturing of microorganisms and\nblending of microbial feed and bioaugmentation products performs in optimal condition and actively\nparticipates in the design, implementation and commissioning of new equipment and processes. The\nProcess Controls Engineer partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and R&D to enhance\nsafety, reliability and efficiency through robust control strategies and data-driven process improvements.\nKey Responsibilities\nMaintain, troubleshoot and optimize PLC, HMI and SCADA systems supporting manufacturing\noperations.\nCreate, test and document all required PLC control logic and HMI interfaces for new and existing\nequipment.\nTroubleshoot and isolate equipment issues (mechanical, electrical and controls) to minimize\nunplanned downtime.\nWork with maintenance personnel to implement repairs and control system changes while\nminimizing impact to production.\nInterpret, update and help develop technical documents such as P&IDs, equipment lists, logic\ndiagrams, schematics, control narratives and network diagrams.\nCoordinate with outside mechanical and electrical contractors and integrators to complete work\noutside MDG core competencies.\nIntegrate existing standalone equipment into the corporate network for remote monitoring, data\ncollection and control.\nPerform and document PLC, HMI and SCADA software updates, including backups, version\ncontrol and change management.\nDevelop interfaces and data flows to collect production data into databases or historians (e.g.,\nSQL Server or similar) to support reporting and analysis.\nAnalyze process data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and implement control\nsystem changes to enhance process stability, yield and throughput.\nSupport startup, commissioning and validation of new equipment, automation upgrades and\nprocess changes.\nProvide training and basic troubleshooting guidance to operators and maintenance personnel on\nautomated systems.\nEvaluate current and emerging automation technologies for potential application at MDG.\n\nProvide support for non-routine work hours during startups, shutdowns or critical troubleshooting.\nPerform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nParticipate in cross-functional continuous improvement, root cause analysis and safety initiatives.\nContribute to the development and periodic review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and\nbest practices related to process controls and automation.\nWork Environment\nWork is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and fermentation production facility\nenvironments.\nFrequent interaction with manufacturing equipment and process areas, including wet, humid,\ndusty and noisy conditions.\nRegular collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and R&D teams.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor of Science in Electrical, Automation/Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or\nclosely related discipline.\n0–5 years of experience installing, maintaining, or supporting plant-floor mechanical, electrical,\nand/or automation systems in a manufacturing setting.\nWorking knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instrumentation (e.g., flow, pressure,\ntemperature, level, pH).\nBasic understanding of electrical control panels and industrial networking concepts.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in fermentation, biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.\nHands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB or similar, and\nHMI/SCADA software such as FactoryTalk, AVEVA InTouch, or equivalents.\nFamiliarity with process instrumentation, industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP,\nProfibus, Modbus), and OT cybersecurity best practices.\nExperience with data collection tools, historians, or basic data analytics (e.g., SQL, dashboards)\nto support decision-making.\nTechnical Skills\nPLC programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.\nHMI/SCADA configuration, alarm management, and user interface design.\nInstrumentation calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.\nReading and creating P&IDs, electrical schematics, logic diagrams and control narratives.\nRoot cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance planning for control\nsystems.\nBasic database and network concepts related to industrial automation.\nNon-Technical Skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nEffective verbal and written communication, including clear documentation.\nAbility to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and with external vendors.\nOrganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nContinuous improvement mindset with strong safety and quality orientation.\nLicenses/Certifications\nNone required; relevant certifications in controls/automation (e.g., vendor PLC certifications) are a\nplus.\nPhysical & Safety Requirements\nMandated use of company-issued uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\nAdherence to all company safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe working\nenvironment.\nMajority of work is conducted in a fermentation production facility and includes frequent exposure\nto wet, humid, dusty, and noisy conditions.\nWork includes lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing, walking, as well as occasional scooping, kneeling,\nor crouching.\nMay be exposed to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities.\nDisclaimer\nAdherence to all food safety procedures as per FDA regulations, including the FDA Food Safety\nModernization Act (FSMA) or any other applicable federal, state, or local food safety regulations.\nnXtfwdMxxx","company":"Microbialdiscoverygroup1","rawCompany":"microbialdiscoverygroup1","city":"Franklin","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:12:13.443Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Controls Engineer","description":"Position Summary\nThe Process Controls Engineer supports the automation, instrumentation and control systems used in\nMDG’s manufacturing operations, including fermentation, downstream processing, drying and blending.\nThis hands-on role ensures that equipment used in the day-to-day manufacturing of microorganisms and\nblending of microbial feed and bioaugmentation products performs in optimal condition and actively\nparticipates in the design, implementation and commissioning of new equipment and processes. The\nProcess Controls Engineer partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and R&D to enhance\nsafety, reliability and efficiency through robust control strategies and data-driven process improvements.\nKey Responsibilities\nMaintain, troubleshoot and optimize PLC, HMI and SCADA systems supporting manufacturing\noperations.\nCreate, test and document all required PLC control logic and HMI interfaces for new and existing\nequipment.\nTroubleshoot and isolate equipment issues (mechanical, electrical and controls) to minimize\nunplanned downtime.\nWork with maintenance personnel to implement repairs and control system changes while\nminimizing impact to production.\nInterpret, update and help develop technical documents such as P&IDs, equipment lists, logic\ndiagrams, schematics, control narratives and network diagrams.\nCoordinate with outside mechanical and electrical contractors and integrators to complete work\noutside MDG core competencies.\nIntegrate existing standalone equipment into the corporate network for remote monitoring, data\ncollection and control.\nPerform and document PLC, HMI and SCADA software updates, including backups, version\ncontrol and change management.\nDevelop interfaces and data flows to collect production data into databases or historians (e.g.,\nSQL Server or similar) to support reporting and analysis.\nAnalyze process data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and implement control\nsystem changes to enhance process stability, yield and throughput.\nSupport startup, commissioning and validation of new equipment, automation upgrades and\nprocess changes.\nProvide training and basic troubleshooting guidance to operators and maintenance personnel on\nautomated systems.\nEvaluate current and emerging automation technologies for potential application at MDG.\n\nProvide support for non-routine work hours during startups, shutdowns or critical troubleshooting.\nPerform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nParticipate in cross-functional continuous improvement, root cause analysis and safety initiatives.\nContribute to the development and periodic review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and\nbest practices related to process controls and automation.\nWork Environment\nWork is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and fermentation production facility\nenvironments.\nFrequent interaction with manufacturing equipment and process areas, including wet, humid,\ndusty and noisy conditions.\nRegular collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and R&D teams.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor of Science in Electrical, Automation/Controls, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or\nclosely related discipline.\n0–5 years of experience installing, maintaining, or supporting plant-floor mechanical, electrical,\nand/or automation systems in a manufacturing setting.\nWorking knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instrumentation (e.g., flow, pressure,\ntemperature, level, pH).\nBasic understanding of electrical control panels and industrial networking concepts.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in fermentation, biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.\nHands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB or similar, and\nHMI/SCADA software such as FactoryTalk, AVEVA InTouch, or equivalents.\nFamiliarity with process instrumentation, industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP,\nProfibus, Modbus), and OT cybersecurity best practices.\nExperience with data collection tools, historians, or basic data analytics (e.g., SQL, dashboards)\nto support decision-making.\nTechnical Skills\nPLC programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.\nHMI/SCADA configuration, alarm management, and user interface design.\nInstrumentation calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.\nReading and creating P&IDs, electrical schematics, logic diagrams and control narratives.\nRoot cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance planning for control\nsystems.\nBasic database and network concepts related to industrial automation.\nNon-Technical Skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nEffective verbal and written communication, including clear documentation.\nAbility to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and with external vendors.\nOrganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nContinuous improvement mindset with strong safety and quality orientation.\nLicenses/Certifications\nNone required; relevant certifications in controls/automation (e.g., vendor PLC certifications) are a\nplus.\nPhysical & Safety Requirements\nMandated use of company-issued uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\nAdherence to all company safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe working\nenvironment.\nMajority of work is conducted in a fermentation production facility and includes frequent exposure\nto wet, humid, dusty, and noisy conditions.\nWork includes lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing, walking, as well as occasional scooping, kneeling,\nor crouching.\nMay be exposed to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities.\nDisclaimer\nAdherence to all food safety procedures as per FDA regulations, including the FDA Food Safety\nModernization Act (FSMA) or any other applicable federal, state, or local food safety regulations.\nnXtfwdMxxx","datePosted":"2026-08-03T18:12:13.443Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T18:12:13.443Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Microbialdiscoverygroup1","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Franklin","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4acaaaef981550a4ff8effbc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4acaaaef981550a4ff8effbc"}}