Jasmine Nguyen, 27
Controls & Automation Engineer
Hargrove Controls & Automation
Birmingham, AL, United States
What Makes Jasmine an Engineering Leader
Jasmine began her career at Hargrove as a co-op and has since advanced to leading various projects as an Engineer II. A skilled and adaptable professional, she tackles a wide range of assignments—including supporting clients with day-to-day IT/OT projects, areas outside the typical scope of her chemical engineering degree.
Her programming work in DCS platforms such as Honeywell Experion and Rockwell PlantPAx has been exceptional, earning her several internal quality awards. Known for her collaborative personality, Jasmine contributes to Hargrove’s positive culture while also investing time in the co-op program by interviewing students and sharing her experiences.
Achievements, Advancements & Career-related Industry Contributions
Jasmine has gained experience across a wide variety of projects, including migrations and upgrades involving multiple PLC and DCS platforms. Her work includes configuration, graphics development for improved control efficiency, and designing and maintaining advanced control system architecture for clients.
She also provides onsite support, assisting with production issues and driving efficiency improvements in operations. Her dedication has earned multiple quality award nominations from both peers and supervisors.
Her project portfolio spans the oil and gas, chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy industries. Beyond her technical contributions, Jasmine plays a key role in Hargrove’s co-op and intern program, recruiting and mentoring new talent while helping refine the mentorship structure. She values building strong relationships with new engineers and helping them integrate successfully into the industry.
Non-work-related Activities & Hobbies
Jasmine enjoys antiquing, exploring the history behind unique finds and repurposing them to decorate her home sustainably. She also loves experimenting with recipes as a creative outlet, blending flavors from different cultures and honoring her Vietnamese heritage. For Jasmine, food and sharing meals are powerful ways to bond, celebrate, and express herself.
Interesting Details
Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, Jasmine is able to connect with her cultural roots while engaging with a broader range of clients. She is also a first-generation college graduate, a significant personal milestone.
She was raised in Bayou La Batre, Alabama—a small fishing community famously mentioned in Forrest Gump—which reflects her strong sense of perseverance and dedication to her career.
Why Jasmine Chose This Career
Jasmine chose this career because she wanted to work in an environment that encouraged continuous growth and learning. She finds controls and automation particularly rewarding due to its dynamic nature and constant demand for adaptability.
For Jasmine, the industry is never mundane—each challenge requires innovative problem-solving across various control platforms and client needs. She values the opportunity to experience different manufacturing environments, meet new people, and build lasting client relationships.
