Controls Automation Engineer - Aseptic Manufacturing & MES

Saigepartners; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

HSA Medical plan

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Perks at Work

Job summary

Saige Partners in California seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and troubleshoot aseptic filling and processing lines, and to support MES data collection and equipment reliability. You will collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to drive safety, quality and efficiency across production systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing, and hands-on expertise with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production.
• At least 2 years with aseptic processing and packaging systems; Tetra Pak experience preferred.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware).
• Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware, robotics, and vision systems (Cognex/Keyence).
• Experience installing/commissioning/troubleshooting packaging equipment and after-hours support as needed.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and NFPA 70/70E/78; AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment and systems including safety controllers, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, and vision systems.
• Support MES and production data collection software applications.
• Adhere to established electrical controls standards on the plant floor.
• Utilize Change Management processes for improvements and initiatives.
• Plan upgrades and overhauls of aseptic lines and related equipment.
• Develop and deliver operator and maintenance training for equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in rotating after-hours engineering support responsibilities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Motion control

Vision systems

VFDs

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Cognex/Keyence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

Cognex

Keyence

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Saige Partners in California seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and troubleshoot aseptic filling and processing lines, and to support MES data collection and equipment reliability. You will collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to drive safety, quality and efficiency across production systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing, and hands-on expertise with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA