{"id":1599968,"url":"https://alion.io/job/itt-flow-technologies-inc-controls-automation-engineer-process-components","title":"Controls & Automation Engineer - Process Components","company":{"id":1939729,"name":"ITT Flow Technologies, Inc.","domain":"spxflow.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/spxflow-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":17,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Delavan, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":113000,"max_usd":220000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1020},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Eagle","optional":false},{"name":"MQTT","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-27","last_verified_at":"2026-10-03T17:51:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":38,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":38},"description":"About the Role\nWe are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer - Process Components to play a key role in developing next-generation smart, connected technologies for the food and beverage industry. You will lead innovation at the intersection of automation, electronics, and IIoT, helping shape the future of SPX FLOW’s hygienic components, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other processing equipment.\nThis role provides the opportunity to influence product strategy, architect modern connectivity solutions ((IO-Link, AS-i, OPC UA, MQTT) and collaborate closely with global engineering teams. If you enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and driving meaningful product advancements, this position offers impactful, highly visible work across the organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nControl System Design\nClarify detailed requirements and develop specifications for hardware and software used in electronic modules for valve control units interfacing with process PLC system communications.\n Design and configure valve control units, including position sensing feedback, air solenoid selection, adaptation onto pneumatic actuators, and seamless integration with automation systems.\nLead the development of control unit hardware and firmware in close collaboration with external development partners and component manufacturers. This includes:\nPCB hardware design, with CAD layout system (Eagle, Altium, etc.)\nSoftware design using programming languages such as C/C++ for µ-controllers.\nApplication and implementation of industrial communication protocols (AS-Interface, IO-Link, Direct Connect, DeviceNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet).\nDevelop PLC/HMI programs, control narratives, I/O lists, and instrumentation specifications.\nCreate and execute verification test plans on functional samples and final production parts.\nDevelopment of PC-based interface programs (e.g., Toolbox) for valve control unit setup and diagnostics.\nIoT & Connectivity\nSelect or design IIoT solutions for process components like pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.\nArchitect IIoT system solutions for real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.\nImplement industrial communication protocols: OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT.\nConfigure digital valve control units using AS-i, IO-Link, or other device-level bus networks.\nProject Leadership\nManage automation and product development projects from concept through industrial release, validation, and hand-off to manufacturing.\nPerform risk assessments, hazard analysis, and participate in design reviews to ensure product safety and reliability.\n Collaboration & Support\nWork closely with process, electrical, and mechanical engineers.\nProvide technical mentorship and troubleshooting support across internal operations and test labs as well as external channel partners and end-users.\nEngage directly with customers and suppliers to clarify requirements, provide technical support, and represent the engineering team in commercial discussions.\nParticipate in customer meetings, launch/kick-off meetings, design reviews, and progress reviews.\nServe as the team’s subject matter expert on electrical regulations and standards for process equipment, ensuring designs comply with relevant global and regional requirements (e.g., FM, NEC, UL/CSA, ATEX/IECEx for hazardous locations, and applicable food & beverage equipment electrical safety standards). \nProvide guidance during design reviews, participate in compliance assessments, and support certification activities with internal teams and external agencies.\nCommunicate information to stakeholders in a timely fashion\nSupport other functions such as Supply Chain (specifications, supplier quote reviews), Process Design (functional requirements), and Electrical Design (I/O list sharing, panel allocation, addressing standards).\nPerform other product development related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, and/or other related discipline Engineering.\n 5+ years of experience in automation for food, beverage, or sanitary industries.\nExpertise in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware).\nStrong knowledge of electronic design concepts, including circuit design, PCBA layout, digital signal processing, and microcontroller programming\nExperience with valve control units and integration with automation systems.\nFamiliarity with IoT/IIoT platforms, industrial communication protocols, and component-level connectivity\nUnderstanding of CIP/SIP processes and food safety regulations.\nExcellent technical documentation and communication skills.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with pumps, valves, and heat exchanger automation or component development.\nHands-on commissioning and validation experience on-site at end-users.\nBackground in new product development process to develop control components with hardware and software.\nExperience with hazardous-location compliance, (ATEX/IECEx), functional safety assessments, or equipment certification pathways.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nIn general, this is an office-based job with a considerable amount of time spent at a computer. Ability to travel to other SPX FLOW locations and customer sites is a requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nAbility to travel globally up to approximately 10% of the time.\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nDISCLAIMER\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSPX FLOW VALUES\nSPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.\nQUALITY\nQuality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. 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