Process Automation (DCS) Engineer

Are you ready fora new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Process Automation (DCS) Engineer

In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with Supply Chain Operations to ensure processes operate smoothly and efficiently. You will design, implement, and maintain DCS process control systems in support of production units, utilities, environmental operations, and supply chain operations. You will provide user and system level support for PI system data historian.

Welcome to Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Operations encompasses the final steps before our products ship to the customers. Primary processes are Finished Product Formulation, Liquid Product Packaging, Solid Product Packaging, site raw material receiving and logistics, warehousing, and shipping.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Assisting in the design and layout of computer-based DCS process control systems.

• Coordinating and supervising the installation of process control hardware and software to assure Novonesis standards and quality levels are maintained.

• Working with process engineers, supervisors, and maintenance personnel in developing improved process control strategies and in designing hardware and software systems to implement such strategies.

• Maintaining the data-historian (PI) system to the existing Novonesis approved standard.

• Troubleshooting SATT/800XA problems with production staff.

• Being available on a call-in basis with other SATT/800XA support personnel to support 24-hour operation of the facility.

• Implementing OT software and hardware solutions in critical infrastructure environments.

• Understanding OT systems, protocols, architectures, and technologies, including industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS).

• Installing and configuring cybersecurity packages including Managed Antivirus, SIEM, NSM, Threat Monitoring (Nozomi), Patch Management, Password Management, and Managed File Transfer.

To succeed you must hold:

• BS degree or AAS +3yrs relevant experience. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation engineering preferred or Chemical Engineering with Programming experience

• Familiarity with DCS programming and related hardware or Process Manufacturing experience in Chemical or Biotech

• Familiarity with OT software and hardware security solutions

• Ability to move about in the processing areas and be able to climb stairs, and ladders.

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (On-Site)

Application deadline: August 29, 2025

Expected Salary Range: $84,000 - $102,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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