Process Control Systems Engineer — DCS/PLC (Manufacturing)

A day in this role

At our Mt. Clemens, MI site, your morning might begin by reviewing IP.21 historian trends from the night shift, then stepping into the control room to troubleshoot an ABB Symphony+/Bailey Infi90 loop or a Rockwell PLC routine. Late morning, you’ll huddle with line leadership, operators, and mechanics to translate production needs into control strategies, followed by scoping a capital project’s I/O and control narratives. In the afternoon, you could be partnering with the Site Interlock Guardian to draft Safety Interlock Specifications for a new Safety Instrumented System, updating process control documentation, or leading a quick training session for engineers. You’ll close the day by participating in an MOC or prepping for a PHA/PSSR to keep our PSM commitments rock-solid.

What you will do

• Serve as the site’s automation and process control expert for ABB DCSs, Rockwell PLCs, the IP21 data historian, and the Process Control Network.
• Collaborate with line leadership, engineering, manufacturing, operators, and mechanics to understand needs and convert them into robust control solutions.
• Support and influence capital project teams on control system design, standards, and commissioning strategy.
• Spot opportunities where automation can reduce manual effort and errors; design solutions that streamline operations and business processes.
• Work with the PSM lead and Site Interlock Guardian to define safety interlocks and assist with Safety Interlock Specifications for Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Maintain and improve process control documentation, standards, and change history.
• Provide targeted training and mentorship to engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in core PSM processes: Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).

What you bring

• BS in Engineering preferred; in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of industrial controls and automation experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in process control; 5+ years preferred.
• Proven ability to configure, document, and troubleshoot digital control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Hands-on experience with ABB Bailey Infi90/Symphony+ DCS and Rockwell PLCs preferred.
• Working knowledge of AspenTech InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) preferred.
• Experience in PSM-regulated environments preferred.
• Skill researching policies and providing guidance to on-site personnel and other Axalta sites.
• Proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and strong troubleshooting mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills; able to explain advanced control concepts across functions.
• Collaborative style with operators, maintenance, and engineers; accountable and self-directed.
• Travel: approximately 5–10%.

Bonus fit

• You thrive in cross-functional settings and enjoy moving between fieldwork, design, and documentation.
• You are comfortable owning improvements on the Process Control Network and historian infrastructure.

You should be proficient in

• PLC Programming Experience