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West Deptford Township, New Jersey, United States
Onsite
Job title: Process Controls Engineer
Location: West Deptford, NJ, US
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Controls EngineerEngineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As a Process Controls Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:
• Leading the development and delivery of long-term control system strategies to improve process performance and scalability within the PGMS R&D environment
• Acting as technical lead on controls and automation projects, supporting both batch and continuous chemical processes
• Providing expert troubleshooting and technical support for control systems, networks and plant operations
• Defining and implementing control and automation standards, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and PSM requirements
• Identifying and delivering improvements to instrumentation, electrical and control system performance
• Supporting OT cybersecurity initiatives and risk assessments to ensure secure and compliant operations
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
• Degree in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering discipline with strong industrial experience in process control
• Proven experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC5, Micrologix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using Rockwell Automation software
• Experience working with SCADA systems, ideally FactoryTalk View SE
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, process control systems, and motor control including VFDs
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, ControlNet and Remote I/O
• Experience supporting projects and operational troubleshooting within a chemical or process manufacturing environment
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)
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