Automation Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing

TreeHouse Foods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a qualified Controls Engineer for our Carrollton, TX facility to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, startup support, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in controls within manufacturing, strong electronics/controls knowledge, and hands-on experience in sanitary environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years controls experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electronics, controls, mechanics and electrical components.
• Hands-on experience with sanitary manufacturing equipment.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• CMMS experience; SAP Plant Maintenance a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership and analytical skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve control system issues on equipment.
• Interface with Operations and Technical Services on design/ops.
• Support automation cost-efficiency initiatives via data analysis.
• Lead or assist root cause analyses to improve processes.
• Support training for Operators and Maintenance staff.
• Ensure solutions comply with IT security and audit requirements.
• Provide technical support to capital project teams.
• Assist startup protocols and acceptance/verification tests.
• Maintain technical documentation and control standards.
• Support change management and backup procedures for automation.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP Plant Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a qualified Controls Engineer for our Carrollton, TX facility to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, startup support, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in controls within manufacturing, strong electronics/controls knowledge, and hands-on experience in sanitary environments.