
Intelligent Controls & Automation Senior Engineer
Iowa City, IAFull-time$126–157K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Procter & Gamble seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer for its Iowa City Oral Care Site. The engineer will design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions supporting startup and qualification of a new manufacturing business. The role focuses on line performance, product quality, and safety, and calls for industrial automation expertise, system integration, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.
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IOWA CITY ORAL CARE SITE
Full time
R000161281
Job Location
IOWA CITY ORAL CARE SITE
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Controls & Automation Engineer to join the engineering team at our Iowa City Oral Care Site.
In this role, you will design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions that support the startup and qualification of a new manufacturing business. You will play a key role in improving line performance, product quality, and safety through robust and scalable control system design.
This position requires strong technical expertise in industrial automation, along with the ability to integrate systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and collaborate across functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Control System Design: Develop and implement control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
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Automation Development: Design and program automation systems using PLCs, and associated technologies to improve productivity and system performance.
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System Integration: Integrate equipment and control systems across the line, including machine-to-machine communication and higher-level data systems.
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Advanced Technologies: Apply data analytics, digital tools, or advanced control methods (e.g., AI/ML where applicable) to improve process capability and decision-making.
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Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze system performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement sustainable improvements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and project teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver improvements.
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Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain technical documentation (system specifications, standards, and user guides). Train plant personnel on system operation and support.
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Safety & Compliance: Ensure all systems meet applicable electrical, machine safety, and corporate standards, and actively promote safe work practices.
Job Qualifications
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Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field. Electrical or Automation Engineering preferred.
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5+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation
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Technical Skills: Experience with -
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PLCs (ControlLogix preferred) and HMI/SCADA systems
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Process control (continuous and/or batch)
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Instrumentation, drives, motion control, and vision systems
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Industrial networks and system architecture
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Computing environments, including server infrastructure and virtualization
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Electrical design standards and applicable codes
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Machine safety and electrical safety practices
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Manufacturing Environment: Experience working in a production environment, including:
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Change management and version control
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System validation and startup support
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Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
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Work Discipline & Safety Mindset: Demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, and adherence to standards. Consistently applies electrical and machine safety practices.Leadership & Collaboration: 5+ years of professional experience with collaborating across teams/organizations. Able to prioritize work, develop execution plans, and support others. Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and across teams.
Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE (https://www.pgcareers.com/us/en/hiring-faq) .
Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.
Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page (https://www.pgcareers.com/global/en/disability-accommodation-request) .
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000161281
Job Segmentation
Experienced Professionals
Starting Pay / Salary Range
$125,700.00 - $157,100.00 / year
P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.
The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,291 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$126–157K/yr
- US median$111–160K/yr1,321 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $141K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Controls Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 14 open Controls Engineer jobs in Iowa and 2,291 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,947 postings).
- Education
- 1,183 of the 2,291 open Controls Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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