Process Automation Application Engineer

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The Process Automation Application Engineer is responsible for designing, applying, and supporting automation solutions for industrial process applications, with a strong emphasis on process instrumentation (Continuous Gas Analyzers). This role partners closely with customers, sales, and project teams to translate process requirements into reliable, safe, and efficient automation architectures. The engineer serves as a technical expert in Continuous Gas Analyzers selection, control strategies, and system integration across process industries.

We are looking for a Process Automation Application Engineer. This position will be based in Houston, TX.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Serve as a technical authority on process instrumentation including continuous gas analyzers, pressure, flow, temperature, level, analytical, and valve technologies
• Design and apply automation solutions involving DCS, PLC, SCADA, and related control systems
• Develop instrumentation specifications, I/O lists, datasheets, and control narratives based on process requirements
• Support front-end engineering, application design, and proposal development for automation projects
• Collaborate with customers to understand process challenges and recommend optimized instrumentation and control strategies
• Perform instrument sizing, selection, and application reviews to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety
• Provide technical support during system configuration and commissioning
• Interface with sales and project teams to ensure technical alignment and risk mitigation
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of installed automation and instrumentation systems
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and best practices (ISA, IEC, NEC, SIL, etc.)

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in process automation and instrumentation applications
• Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation technologies, continuous gas analyzers and measurement principles
• Experience with control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) in process industries
• Ability to read and develop P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in process industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, power, food & beverage, or life sciences
• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL applications
• Knowledge of fieldbus, HART, and digital instrumentation protocols
• Experience supporting proposals, front-end engineering design (FEED), or capital projects

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