Process Control Technology Engineer

Lanxess • Charleston, SC, US • 2w ago

Employee Type: Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

This hands-on role covers all aspects of Process Control Technology (PCT), with a focus on electrical, instrumentation, process control, and functional safety, including regular proof testing of safety-critical equipment. The PCT Engineer plays a key role in maintaining system reliability and ensuring compliance with legal, internal, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

Provide technical guidance to E&I maintenance technicians
Partner with Operations to ensure PCT reliability, maintainability, and compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex PCT issues
Implement and uphold PCT standards for DCS, SIS, instrumentation, and electrical systems
Support capital projects by providing PCT expertise
Stay current on new technologies and train team members
Ensure compliant operation and manage obsolescence of medium and low voltage electrical systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in controls or electrical engineering or equivalent degree program.
10+ years of relevant experience preferably in chemical manufacturing.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization.
RAGAGEP in Automation, Control and Electrical Engineering, including explosion protection (NEC 500 and NEC 505).
Batch programming (ISA 88) and receipt based batch control.
Experience with EMERSON DELTA V DCS and/or HIMA SIS is strongly preferred.

What we offer you

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!