Ice Cream Controls & Automation Engineer

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.

We are seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations through automation, process control, and digital integration. This role is critical in integrating and synchronizing equipment from multiple OEM vendors into a single, seamless ice cream production line, ensuring all systems communicate effectively and operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role will support design, integration, commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems aligned with OEM and site team.
• Lead integration and synchronization of equipment from multiple OEM vendors into a seamless end-to-end ice cream production line
• Align control philosophies, communication protocols, interlocks, and sequencing across all vendor systems
• Ensure smooth operation of the full production line including startup, shutdown, changeovers, and steady-state performance
• Coordinate system interfaces across processing, packaging, utilities, and ancillary equipment to eliminate functional gaps
• Support and lead automation scope for capital projects, including line installations, upgrades, and expansions
• Work closely with OEMs, engineering teams, and site stakeholders to deliver fully integrated and optimized systems
• Support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, site integration testing, and performance validation
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and system integration issues to ensure reliable operations
• Optimize control logic and system performance to improve efficiency, throughput, and consistency
• Integrate plant automation systems with MES, ERP systems, historians, and data platforms
• Support development of digital solutions, data collection systems, and performance dashboards
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for automation-related issues
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for control systems
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to improve equipment reliability and system uptime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain automation documentation including control architecture, electrical drawings, functional design specifications, and SOPs
• Standardize automation systems and ensure compatibility across different platforms and technologies
• Support EEM (Early Equipment Management) and MOC processes for equipment and system changes