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About the Role

As a Senior Controls Engineer based in Rochester, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. You will be a key technical leader, partnering with production, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to design, optimize, and support process control systems that enable operational excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute directly to Arxada's commitment to sustainable growth and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of process control and automation systems across the Rochester site.
Provide technical expertise for PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial network systems.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve process reliability, safety, quality, and production efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, root cause investigations, and automation enhancements.
Support capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring successful execution and operational readiness.
Develop and maintain control system standards, documentation, validation records, and operating procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and technical personnel while fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process controls, or manufacturing engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA platforms, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience leading automation projects and implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence decisions through technical expertise.
Experience working in chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, or process manufacturing environments is preferred.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA platforms
Instrumentation
Control system troubleshooting
Data analysis
Root cause investigations
Automation enhancements
Process control systems
Industrial network systems

Location

Rochester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$98,000 to $132,000 annually

Benefits

Eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus
401(k) plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave

About the Company

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world.
Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability.
We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024.
Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
Guided by our values of Collaborate for Success, Foster Grit, Decide and Drive, and Go Beyond, you will help shape the future of our operations while mentoring others and delivering impactful results.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) and Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE).
MCS focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
NCE provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Equal Opportunity

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.