Controls Engineer
EvonikTennessee, United States
Posted October 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
Job Description
As a Controls Engineer at Evonik, you will provide engineering support to the process network in the manufacturing plant, leading programming, configuring, and troubleshooting the entire process control network. You will drive the standards for the site for the DCS system and ensure the mechanical integrity of the system to ensure safety and quality aspects of manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 4 years (minimum) industrial experience with familiarity of chemical processing systems
- Working knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and general instrumentation controls
- Understanding integration of instrument and process control systems and their potential impacts on operating processes
- Knowledge of optimization techniques
- Able to identify opportunities for supply improvements, reliability, optimization, and throughput
- Must understand basic financial concepts as relevant to project development
- Must be able to integrate work with technology team
- Demonstrated leadership skills and teambuilding capability
- Understands fundamental strategies of control engineering
- Experience with six sigma and total productivity management are benefits for this position
- Proficiency in computer use and business software applications (e.g. SAP, Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
Benefits
- Performance-based remuneration
- Occupational health benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working environments
- Flexible work arrangements