Control System Engineer

Key Staff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing

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Are you driven by innovation in automation, instrumentation, and industrial controls? This is a high-impact opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to support advanced agricultural operations, improve efficiency, and lead automation-focused capital projects within a fast-paced technical environment.

You’ll play a critical role in optimizing control systems, enhancing production processes, and supporting major seasonal capital initiatives that help ensure equipment is ready for peak operation.

• Lead and support a positive work culture centered on safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Plan, execute, and manage capital projects for agricultural deep‑freeze and piler systems—ensuring on‑time, on‑budget completion.
• Support equipment startup and commissioning, coordinating with multiple contractors and internal teams prior to harvest season.
• Design, develop, and implement control systems for both continuous and batch agricultural processes.
• Research and recommend enhancements for automation and control systems to drive efficiency and reduce processing and labor costs.
• Provide hands‑on expertise to maintain continuous uptime of control system equipment.
• Create and maintain detailed control documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, specifications, control narratives, PLC programs, and HMI configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on equipment selection, installation, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate projects and equipment for lifecycle value and ROI.
• Deliver training on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe and effective operation by personnel.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support automation and operational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in industrial control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Horner), DCS (Delta
  
  V), instrumentation networking, HMIs, programming, process simulation, and drafting/design tools (AutoCAD).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong decision‑making and organizational skills to support complex equipment startups and fast‑paced project timelines.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to agricultural and factory sites as needed.

• Day‑one eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with company match + company contribution
• Dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ & long‑term disability (company paid)
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses
• Flexible spending accounts
• Service awards
• 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling sessions

Associate

Full‑time

Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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