Project Control Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-23
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Pay Range
Base pay range: $155,000 - $170,000 per year.
Additional compensation:
Annual Bonus.
Project Control Engineer
Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a Project Control Engineer to lead capital projects and automation initiatives across their manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role owns projects from concept through commissioning, driving efficiency, reliability, and growth.
What You’ll Do- Lead capital projects: new lines, packaging automation, retrofits, and facility upgrades
- Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ROI justifications
- Manage vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and contractors
- Design, troubleshoot, and support PLC‑based control systems
- Standardize controls architecture, programming, and documentation
- Lead/support FATs, SATs, installation, startup, and commissioning
- Improve uptime, throughput, and reliability through automation
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain
- Train plant teams on new equipment and systems
High‑speed packaging, conveyors (required), ovens/proofers, material handling, utilities, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in EE, Controls, Automation, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in controls, automation, or project engineering (manufacturing)
- Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting
- Food manufacturing experience
Food or CPG manufacturing, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, OEM & integrator management, OSHA/NFPA knowledge, Lean/Six Sigma.
BenefitsMedical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance.
Why this position- Family‑owned, stable, growing company
- High‑impact capital and automation projects
- Strong benefits and retirement programs
- Balanced domestic travel with a home‑base plant
- High‑visibility, hands‑on role
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionEngineering and Project Management – Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
LocationFort Wayne, IN
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