Automation Controls Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Cérélia North America; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America in Hazelwood, MO is hiring for a Controls Engineer who will troubleshoot electrical systems, support controls integration, and optimize PLC programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting. The position requires strong PLC programming skills and the ability to work closely with maintenance teams. This is a full-time role requiring about 40 hours a week with minimal travel expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls-related issues.
• Support and lead controls integration for new equipment.
• Train and support maintenance technicians on controls systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Controls Engineering

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

HMI and SCADA systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cérélia North America in Hazelwood, MO is hiring for a Controls Engineer who will troubleshoot electrical systems, support controls integration, and optimize PLC programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting. The position requires strong PLC programming skills and the ability to work closely with maintenance teams. This is a full-time role requiring about 40 hours a week with minimal travel expected.