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About this Plant Process Automation Technician role at Corteva

Corteva · Onsite · Harbor Beach, Michigan, United States

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Process Automation Technician at our Crop Protection manufacturing facility in Harbor Beach, MI. In this role, you will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant process control systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and industrial control networks.

Please note:

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the safe and reliable operation of plant automation systems, including DCS, PLC, HMI, and control networks.
  • Assist with configuring, testing, and implementing process control strategies and system improvements.
  • Participate in loop checks, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities.
  • Support Process Information Systems, alarm management systems, and process historians.
  • Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve process control issues.
  • Assist with Management of Change (MOC) activities and maintain automation-related documentation.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
  • Support system backups, patching, cybersecurity compliance, and disaster recovery requirements.
  • Assist with capital projects through planning, testing, commissioning, and startup phases.
  • Help train operators and maintenance personnel on automation systems and HMI interfaces.
  • Monitor process control performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, quality, and efficiency.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support plant operations as needed.

What Skills You Need:

  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Automation Technology, Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related field.
  • Experience troubleshooting and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial control networks.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Experience in a chemical, agricultural, or industrial manufacturing facility.
  • Knowledge of DCS platforms, process historians, and alarm management systems.
  • Familiarity with PSM, MOC, PHA, and LOPA processes.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity and network compliance programs for control systems.
  • Experience supporting startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

  • Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

  • Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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About Corteva

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.

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