Job Description

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Controls Engineer

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing manufacturing processes and supporting the control, optimization, and reliability of production equipment and systems. This role designs, programs, tests, and troubleshoots aseptic filling and processing lines, as well as material-handling systems.

Working as part of a cross-functional engineering team, the Controls Engineer provides technical expertise and implements improvements to aseptic manufacturing systems with an emphasis on safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This position serves as a technical resource for electrical controls, equipment development, and troubleshooting while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to support production objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment and systems, including safety controllers, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material-handling systems, and industrial networks.

• Support computer hardware and software applications associated with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and production data collection.

• Perform work in accordance with established plant electrical controls standards.

• Utilize the Change Management Process to support the implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.

• Schedule, coordinate, and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of aseptic filling and processing lines.

• Develop and provide training on the operation and maintenance of aseptic filling and processing equipment.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to identify opportunities for equipment improvements, increased reliability, and enhanced production performance.

• Participate in rotating after-hours engineering support responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

• 4–6 years of relevant technical or operational experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems; Tetra Pak equipment experience preferred.

• Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting, particularly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems.

• Experience with HMI systems and SCADA platforms such as Ignition and Wonderware.

• Knowledge of motion control, variable frequency drives (VFDs), safety hardware, robotics, and vision inspection systems such as Cognex and Keyence.

• Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment, including the ability to provide after-hours support as needed.

• Understanding of food processing and packaging operations, FDA regulations, and applicable NFPA 70, 70E, and 78 standards.

• Experience with AutoCAD.
  
  
  Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  Generous PTO & holidays
  Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
  Amazing team & culture focused on:
  Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities
  
  Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
  
  Referral bonus program
  Tuition reimbursement
  HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
  Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
  
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