Process Automation Engineering

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. About you and this role As the Process Automation Engineer, you serve as a technical resource and process automation focal point for small plant improvements and provide for projects regionally and/or globally. This role is involved in all three phases of projects: front end loading, detailed design and construction, and commissioning and startup. Responsible for tasks such as those listed below when equipment or instruments are being added, removed, or changed. This role is also involved in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) application, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and designing or modifying the basic process control system (BPCS). Designs the control strategy and control systems, as well as implementation (code development), which is not typical within the industry.
Commit to project goals and planning.
Track progress, schedules, and report to the PA team during all project phases.
Determine testing scenarios and oversee the simulation of the control system to test the strategy and improvements.
Work with other engineers to determine the project and control requirements.
Develop functional requirement specification (FRS) for the system & create detailed requirement specifications (DRS), by engaging with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.
Deploy Most Effective Technology (MET) standard solution components to meet project requirements.
Develop control software, review other people's control software, operator graphics and simulation software are an integral part of this position.
Participate in the factory acceptance test (FAT) Commissioning.
Provide training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the new asset.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred).
At least 1 year of process automation, engineering, manufacturing or related experience preferred.
Knowledge in commercial DCS systems, ABB 800xA, DeltaV, Dow Mod5, ABB MOD300, Foxboro, and /or Triconex is preferred.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2025. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting . As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR View phone number on us.fitly.work) and select option 8.