Project Engineer

Archroma U.S., Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to steer capital and maintenance initiatives within its chemical manufacturing operations in Aiken, South Carolina. The role centers on industrial electronics and electrical and instrumentation systems, leveraging hands-on Modicon PLC experience to support safe, precise, and reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering projects at the chemical manufacturing facility, primarily around electrical systems, with potential involvement across structural, mechanical, or civil disciplines.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Design, implement, and maintain electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems.
• Manage project documentation, timelines, budgets, and change orders.
• Support troubleshooting of instrumentation issues to sustain 24x7 operations and optimize Modicon PLC-based control systems.
• Conduct field inspections, equipment evaluations, and participate in commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, installation supervision, and outage work.
• Identify technical risks and propose practical solutions to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support proactive maintenance strategies to improve instrumentation reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis on instrumentation failures, develop corrective actions, and track results.
• Review specifications and vendor submittals for major instrumentation projects.
• Ensure compliance with chemical industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a project engineering role, preferably within a chemical or process manufacturing plant.
• Proficiency with industrial control systems and Modicon PLCs.
• Strong foundation in industrial electronics, instrumentation, and control logic.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with capital projects and field activities is required.

Technologies

• Modicon PLCs
• SCADA/HMI systems
• SAP
• AutoCAD

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location

Onsite in Aiken, South Carolina. This position requires in-person work at the facility.