The Process Control, Instrumentation, and Automation (PCIS) Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimization of plant control and automation systems. This position partners closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and crossfunctional teams to support operational excellence across the site.
Based at our Linares Plant, this role is part of the Engineering organization and reports to the Maintenance Manager. You will work alongside a highly technical and collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, digitalization, and modern manufacturing practices.
What makes this role exciting is the opportunity to lead instrumentation, control, and automation activities across project execution, system optimization, and smart manufacturing initiativesdriving safer, more efficient, and increasingly automated operations.
A Taste of What Youll Be Doing
1. Process Control and Instrumentation Oversight Manage, supervise, and support instrumentation, control, and automation activities across engineering, construction, installation, precommissioning, and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance with approved designs, corporate standards, and regulatory requirements.
2. Automation and Process Optimization Monitor system performance, implement adjustments, and propose technical improvements that increase efficiency, enhance automation, and reduce reliance on manual operations.
3. Project and Change Management Review scopes of work with Engineering and Maintenance teams, support change management documentation, and oversee timelines, costs, and quality for instrumentation and automation projects.
4. Digitalization and Smart Manufacturing Develop and support short and midterm strategies for site data digitalization, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
5. Technical Leadership and Compliance Provide technical guidance, review contractor progress, support construction punch lists, and ensure timely closure while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Were Looking for Someone With
6. Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
7. Experience in process control, instrumentation, and automation within a manufacturing environment
8. Handson experience with industrial automation systems and control platforms
9. Proven experience supporting field execution, including construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities
10. Working knowledge of project management principles
11. Intermediate to advanced English proficiency
Whats Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, youll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.
Get to Know Us
Weve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
Lets shape the future of snacking.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website.