Aseptic Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Expert

Leoforce; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA plan with company contribution

Employee referral bonus program

Discount programs

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Controls Engineer with aseptic experience to design, program and support PLCs, HMIs and SCADA within our aseptic processing lines. You will work on filling, packaging and material-handling systems and collaborate with MES and data-collection platforms.

The role requires 4–6 years in controls/automation and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, with hands-on experience in Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA tools, AutoCAD and aseptic equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education and experience.
• 4–6 years of controls, electrical or automation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least two years of experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems.
• Experience with Tetra Pak equipment is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms such as Ignition or Wonderware.
• Working knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with robotics and vision‑inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence.
• Experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment.
• Understanding of food‑processing and packaging operations and applicable FDA requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E and relevant electrical‑safety standards.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Availability to provide occasional after-hours support as part of a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, safety controllers, robotics, motion-control systems, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networks.
• Provide controls support for aseptic processing, filling, packaging and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment and control-system issues to minimize downtime and improve production reliability.
• Program, test and implement controls modifications and equipment enhancements.
• Support MES, production data-collection systems and related computer hardware and software.
• Plan and manage upgrades, overhauls and conversions involving aseptic filling and processing lines.
• Install, commission and troubleshoot new or modified processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow established plant electrical and controls standards.
• Support change-management processes for equipment and controls improvements.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on the use and maintenance of aseptic filling and processing systems.
• Partner with engineering, operations and maintenance to address production needs and improve safety, quality and performance.
• Participate in rotating after-hours engineering support.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI platforms (Ignition/Wonderware)

SCADA systems

VFDs

Industrial instrumentation

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

AutoCAD

Tetra Pak equipment

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Controls Engineer with aseptic experience to design, program and support PLCs, HMIs and SCADA within our aseptic processing lines. You will work on filling, packaging and material-handling systems and collaborate with MES and data-collection platforms.

The role requires 4–6 years in controls/automation and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, with hands-on experience in Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA tools, AutoCAD and aseptic equipment.