Controls & Automation Engineer

Australia-Employment; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Lathrop, CA manufacturing site. The role focuses on applying controls engineering to production equipment in a low-acid aseptic food environment, with on-site responsibilities.

You should have 4+ years in controls engineering for manufacturing, with aseptic or food manufacturing experience preferred. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 per year, plus a 12% bonus; relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience or strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong controls engineering background applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Candidates with broader manufacturing experience will be considered, with food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.
• Local candidates preferred; relocation may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform controls engineering work within a manufacturing environment.
• Support manufacturing operations with a focus on controls engineering.
• Work within a low-acid aseptic food and beverage manufacturing operation.
• Apply controls engineering experience to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Leverage 4+ years of professional experience in controls engineering/manufacturing.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Skills

Controls engineering

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer

$110000 - $130000 per year | Lathrop, CA | On-site | Permanent

Controls Engineer – Aseptic Food Manufacturing | $110K–$130K + 12% Bonus | Lathrop, CA

A bit about us:

Founded over 80 years ago and based in Lathrop, CA, with additional operations associated with Wisconsin, we are a specialized food and beverage manufacturer focused on low-acid aseptic production. We produce shelf-stable products including cheese sauces, soups, broths, and protein drinks, operating with a strong emphasis on sterile operations, quality, teamwork, sustainability, and community involvement. With approximately 350 employees and a reputation for long-tenured employees and leadership, we offer the opportunity to join a stable organization where experienced professionals and new talent work together in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Vacation: 3 weeks to start
• Benefits: Benefits available after 30 days
• Stable Organization: Join a company with approximately 350 employees and a reputation for low turnover and long-tenured leadership
• Specialized Manufacturing: Work within low-acid aseptic food and beverage manufacturing
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals while contributing fresh expertise
• Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to make an impact within a specialized food manufacturing operation

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform controls engineering work within a manufacturing environment.
• Support manufacturing operations with a focus on controls engineering.
• Work within a low-acid aseptic food and beverage manufacturing operation.
• Apply controls engineering experience to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Leverage 4+ years of professional experience in controls engineering/manufacturing.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications Needed:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience or strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong controls engineering background applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Candidates with broader manufacturing experience will be considered, with food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.
• Local candidates preferred; relocation may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.