Process Control Engineer

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for improving plant performance, reliability, and safety through the application of advanced instrumentation, control systems, and automation technologies. This role combines process optimization with project execution, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements. The engineer will lead and support control system projects from concept through startup, while also providing technical expertise in troubleshooting, training, and system reliability.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

Process Control & Optimization

• Identify and implement control strategies to improve process stability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Develop and maintain alarm management systems and critical interlocks.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis using control system data and historian tools.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance control capabilities.
• Integrate data analytics and modeling tools to support process insights and continuous improvement.

Project Development & Execution

• Lead and support instrumentation and control projects from concept through startup.
• Develop project scopes, functional definitions, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in capital planning and control system migration strategies.

Instrumentation & Automation Support

• Specify, install, and maintain field instrumentation, final control elements, and control hardware.
• Support and maintain DCS, PLC, and HMI systems.
• Assist in managing and expanding the PI data historian and related analytics platforms.
• Provide training and mentoring to operations and maintenance personnel on control systems.

Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance

• Support site safety and environmental efforts through control system design and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with ES&H and cGMP requirements.
• Implement technologies to track and reduce emissions and improve process safety.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and industrial automation.
•  Experience with:
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs
  • Inductive Automation Ignition HMI
  • Microsoft Windows-based server environments and virtual machines
  • Field instrumentation and industrial networking
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Ladder, Structured Text, VB, .NET, SQL).
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; chemical industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution and safety systems.
• Ability to safely exit the plant in the event of an emergency.
• Preferred (Bonus) Skills:
  • Familiarity with IT hardware and software infrastructure
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems
  • Experience with network architecture and system integration

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.  

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $76,000 - $131,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5% - 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit:  https://www.icl-lawrence.com 

Who is ICL?

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com

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