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Process Control Engineer - Internship
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What they do
A Process Control Engineer designs, operates and maintains process control systems in manufacturing companies. Works to ensure that production, quality assurance and safety requirements are met in manufacturing operations. Operates and maintains process control equipment and provides preventative maintenance. May create or maintain automation processes for a company.
$125,882 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Process Control Engineer - Internship Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. United States, Texas, Pasadena Sep 09, 2026
Description
- Become proficient in navigating and programming the assigned DCS/PLC system software through on the job training and self-study.
- Learn the basics of the DCS/PLC hardware, including I/O modules, controllers, servers, and the control network.
- Learn the basics of the assigned unit chemical process and equipment through on the job training and self-study.
- Learn the basics of safety systems and how safety interlocks are implemented via DCS/PLC logic.
- Learn about field instruments, devices and sensors and utilize the knowledge in troubleshooting process upsets.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in implementing active controls projects in process units.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in drafting MOC's for DCS changes and building code and graphics on the DCS/PLC Simulator to test them.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in troubleshooting day-to-day issues with plant equipment that may be attributed to process controls.
- Propose modifications to DCS/Systems equipment that improve plant performance, safety, or reliability, and reduce costs.
- Monitor and address DCS/PLC alarms, update alarm surveys, propose fixes, and work with unit engineers to execute action items.
- Develop and complete a project as assigned by the project mentor, and develop a Powerpoint presentation on the results of the project to be given to management at the end of the internship period.
- Meet with DCS Manager monthly to assess progress against expectations.
Qualifications
Education
Some college of Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
Some college of Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Experience
0 - 1 years: Some experience in coding and knowledge of any programming language (preferred)
Skills
MS Word (required)
MS PowerPoint (required)
MS Outlook (required)
MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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