Automation Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift, Full Benefits

J.T.M. Food Group

Harrison (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Weekly Pay
Free Meal Buffet
Discount on JTM Products
Free Uniforms
Shoe Allowance
Free Gym Membership
Free Health Screenings
Full Medical Benefits
401K/Profit Sharing
Generous PTO
Bonus Potential

Job summary

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program and optimize industrial automation within a highly automated food manufacturing environment. You will provide hands‑on PLC/HMI support, develop control strategies, and assist in capital projects to modernize the facility.

The role requires working onsite, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and IT/OT, and applying ISA‑88/95 principles to maintain safety, quality and efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electro‑Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
  • Open to experienced engineers or graduates with relevant coursework and projects.
  • Fundamental understanding of industrial automation systems and controls.
  • Experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley controllers and FactoryTalk/Ignition is preferred.
  • Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings; knowledge of NEC/NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, commission and improve industrial automation and control systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex equipment and improve reliability across automated lines.
  • Support capital projects from design thru commissioning and startup.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and IT/OT to optimize performance.
  • Develop and maintain automation standards and best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Electrical schematics
NEC NFPA knowledge
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix
CompactLogix
FactoryTalk
Ignition
AutoCAD

Job description

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program and optimize industrial automation within a highly automated food manufacturing environment. You will provide hands‑on PLC/HMI support, develop control strategies, and assist in capital projects to modernize the facility.

The role requires working onsite, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and IT/OT, and applying ISA‑88/95 principles to maintain safety, quality and efficiency across production lines.

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