Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Controls Engineer - Food

About the Role:
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and optimize control systems at a cutting-edge production facility focused on high-quality nutritional ingredients. This role will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams, playing a key part in troubleshooting, enhancing performance, and supporting plant expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance on control and network systems.
• Design, code, test, and debug programs, modifying them as necessary to maintain plant operations.
• Create user-friendly HMI graphics and process diagrams, automating tasks and providing clear messaging for operators.
• Oversee external controls vendors to ensure project standards are met.
• Ensure control system reliability through maintenance plans for PLCs.
• Collaborate with IT to manage network communications and address security risks.
• Maintain spare parts and software/hardware licensing for uninterrupted operations.
• Offer 24/7 support for critical systems and provide training for local teams.
• Foster a safety-first culture within the controls team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of controls engineering experience, preferably in a food processing environment.
• Expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs and Logix programming.
• Familiarity with HMI tools such as Factory Talk View and Aveva InTouch.
• Strong knowledge of control system design and troubleshooting.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.