Control System Engineer III

At Blentech, our mission is to provide process and equipment solutions that deliver safe, economical, nutritional, and good-tasting foods to the world. Blentech is the industry leader, pioneering revolutionary food processing systems trusted by the world's leading food manufacturers. Our cutting-edge solutions fuse unparalleled engineering, advanced automation, and deep process expertise, guaranteeing our partners maximized throughput, flawless consistency, and unmatched operational excellence.

With a proud, nearly 40-year legacy, we remain fiercely committed to delivering premium equipment, proudly engineered and manufactured in the heart of Sonoma County, CA.

• Increase scope of customer projects through improvements, larger systems, upgrades of the customer and Blentech integration
• Robust and scalable automation architectures that align with customer vision and Blentech standards.
• Clear translation of vague requirements into precise Technical Scope of Work and Design Specifications.
• Effective leadership of customer design reviews, ensuring technical alignment and proactive change management.
• Successful delivery of complex custom programming and high-level support for system startups.

• Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and drive sales initiatives for industrial controls and system upgrades.
  • Serve as a self-starter, responsible for generating revenue within tight time frames, with a target of $1M in additional revenue through hardware, software, and system upgrades once ramped up.
  • When not actively focused on sales, provide technical assistance to Service and Commissioning work centers.
  • Expected travel: 50%.
• Technical Leadership & Customer Relations
  • Serve as the main technical point of contact for automation and software discussions post-PO.
  • Lead design reviews and workshops to validate system functionality and interface requirements.
• Architecture & Framework Design
  • Define complete system architectures, including hardware selection and software stack requirements.
• Scope & Project Management
  • Manage technical scope, identify change orders, and negotiate technical trade-offs with customers.
  • Translate high-level requests into Technical Scope of Work and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Development & Support
  • Provide high-level startup support and train customers on system architecture philosophy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens), HMI/SCADA design, and industrial protocols.
• Exceptional ability to explain complex control logic to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building client trust while managing project scope.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to "solutionize" on the fly during technical workshops.
• 5+ years of experience in pharma or food industrial controls.
• Sales experience selling controls and upgrades in industrial applications.
• Basic level understanding of PLC / SCADA / ladder logic (dedicated support teams are available for deep technical work).
• Ability to thrive in a flexible work environment.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time domestically or internationally
• Experience with Ignition

• Be the central hub of communication and organization for a dynamic corporate team.
• Shape the daily culture and employee experience at our Santa Rosa headquarters.
• Work in a collaborative environment with a proud, nearly 40-year legacy of engineering excellence.

• Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $108,700 - $120,000 DOE
• Benefits: 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee, 401k with match, and PTO

We are NOT accepting international applicants currently. Must be within driving distance of the office.