Automation Systems Engineer – Dairy Plant

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW)

Littlefield (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Plant Automation Specialist to maintain and improve PLC/SCADA systems across production. You will implement and optimize control modules, HMIs, and batch programs, working with maintenance and operations teams to ensure reliability.

Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA tools is required, plus strong electrical troubleshooting and training of staff. Minimum three years in industrial control system maintenance, an associate degree in

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting.
Proven experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Proven experience with HMI/SCADA packages (Wonderware, Rockwell, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
Strong PLC skills with system administration and maintenance activities, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
Experience programming in IEC 61131-3 compliant languages (e.g., RSLogix 5000).
Additional professional training and machinery repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support on process control systems and related tasks.
Support new projects by configuring control modules, batch programs, and HMI graphics.
Improve process control systems via Advanced Process Control and Alarm Management.
Maintain PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment; train end users on new systems.
Inspect and repair instrumentation for materials ready for customers.
Manage daily operations in absence of Maintenance Manager/supervisor.
Maintain process control servers and network interfaces.