Contractual Advanced Process Control Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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Summary

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Process Automation and Control Engineer to join our North American Engineering Hub. In this role, you will play an integral part in leading automation projects, implementing cyber security and providing operational support around the globe. This position is crucial for advancing our automation journey and delivering exceptional automation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of automation portion of capital projects including initial design, detailed engineering, implementation, and commissioning phases.

• Championing safety by ensuring adherence to process safety work processes and life critical work processes when in the field.

• Serve as the technical authority on all aspects of the projects, ensuring that all technical deliverables adhere to industry standards and best practices.

• Collaborate closely with site leadership, engineering teams, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution and to foster strong, productive relationships.

• Monitor project milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, and maintaining the highest quality of work.

• Deliver control system configuration services for the NA sites.

• Provide Automation support to Operational sites for life cycle management, cybersecurity services, and other automation needs.

• Occasional travel for commissioning or other project related activities may be required. This includes North America, South America, and Asia Pacific Regions

What you will need to apply:

• Ability to travel ~25% domestically and some international

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Controls Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Chemical / Petrochemical / Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

• Proven track record of leading control-focused engineering projects.

• Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Foxboro, or Rockwell.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

• Expertise in control philosophy for modern process plants and a strong understanding of production manufacturing processes and instrumentation.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com