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Process Automation Engineer (PLC)

Company:
Gateway Search Associates
Location:
Meadowbrook, VA, 23234
Pay:
80000USD - 120000USD per year
Posted:
December 23, 2025
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Description:

Job Description

Responsible for tracking engineering changes and updates necessary documents using Management of Change (MOC) process. Assists in setting up, qualifying and maintaining equipment and machinery. Responsible for trouble-shooting issues and must keep current on latest technology. Acts as primary resource for all existing Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Keep track of engineering changes and update necessary documents utilizing the Management of Change (MOC) process.

• When required, can assist in setting up, qualifying and maintaining equipment and machinery.

• Process Automation Engineers devise, build up, mount and keep an eye on instrumentation and control systems that sense, quantify and run functioning processes.

• Devises specifications and in-depth documentation for their designs. They must be great trouble-shooters and must be up to date with the latest technology.

• Makes sure that field devices, instrumentation systems, communication networks and interfaces are working properly.

• Build up and instigate advanced testing methodologies and makes use of a combination of testing techniques. They work together with field group, contractors, consulting firms and Suppliers to integrate new technology into existing manufacturing systems.

• Process Automation Engineers will be the primary resource for all existing Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment and initiatives.

Requirements

• BS Engineering discipline required

• 0-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required

• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience preferred

• Process Control systems, preferably Rockwell Allen Bradley.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Solid understanding of a software development and computer programming.

• Highly organized and creative.

• Possess effective engineering leadership skills.

• Strong research skills.

• Excellent written and communication skills and proficiency in hardware and software development and troubleshooting.

• Effective in designing process improvement projects; keeping up-to-date with latest developments in industrial automation technology and using these studies in improving productivity and promoting cost effectiveness.

Full-time

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