Process Automation Controls Engineer

Role Summary

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.

For additional information about Solenis , please visitwww.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Perks of working with us!

Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!

• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses
• 401k Plan
• Ability to work remotely and travel

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.

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

Requirements

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
• The expected compensation range for this position is between $107,500.00 and $157,663.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Company

Opportunity to lead a high-performing technical team.

Play a key role in shaping service excellence and customer satisfaction.

Work within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Access to professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

At Diversey, a Solenis Company We are relentlessly pursuing our purpose to go beyond clean to take care of what’s precious. In today’s world of increasing resource scarcity - including water, energy, materials, and labour - we need to achieve more with less for the well-being of today’s generations and for future generations. We stand behind every committed leader and employee of our customers, across all levels of the organisation. We stand with the buyer, the chef, the building service contractor, the food processing manager, the nurse, the doctor, dairy processor, the hotel cleaner, head teacher, the store manager and many more who understand that hygiene and infection prevention are imperative to their business, their customers, their reputation, and the environment.