Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and supporting automation and control systems within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures production lines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably by integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

The Controls Engineer plays a critical role in supporting automated production lines, improving uptime and OEE, and leading the commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.

• Design and program PLCs to support automated production systems
• Configure and maintain HMI and SCADA systems to provide operators with real-time system visibility
• Develop and maintain control panels and electrical schematics
• Integrate sensors, motors, drives, and robotic systems into production environments

• Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control issues to minimize downtime
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
• Identify root causes of system failures and implement corrective actions
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance
• Drive improvements in system reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

• Support highly automated production lines and PLC-controlled equipment
• Ensure HMI systems are user-friendly and effective for operators
• Optimize performance of sensors, drives, and motors across production systems
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve throughput

• Enforce adherence to GMPs and Food Safety protocols at all times.
• Rapidly escape and resolve any Food Safety or Quality concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of industrial automation components including sensors, drives, and motors
• Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning

• Required to stand; use hands or fingers to handle or feel or reach.
• May be required to walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or May require lifting, pulling or pushing of up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities