As the Process Control Engineer you will provide technical expertise for designing, maintaining, and modifying the process control and safety systems used by our chemical and specialty material production processes.

You will be located at PPG's Barberton, OH plant and report to the Manager, Electrical Engineering. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership, support to the site's 24/7 operations regarding safety and process control systems, process instrumentation, DCS, and PLCs.Use technical knowledge and data analysis skills to troubleshoot process control systems.Identify continuous improvement opportunities on control and electrical systems.Support production and maintenance departments in continuous improvement, yield improvement, and efficiency improvements.Manage installation and startup of instrumentation and automation projects, including capital projects. Satisfy projects' functional, budgetary, and timeline requirements.Work with other engineering disciplines to provide instrumentation and automation support for broader mechanical and chemical projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering field.5+ years' experience working in an industrial manufacturing or chemical process environment.Experience with variable frequency drives, PLC programming, and HMI programming.Experience with process instrumentation in an industrial environment.Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs and electrical drawings.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

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