Controls Engineer

Aurora Organic Dairy; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, MO is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the implementation of technical projects, maintain the industrial network, and manage PLC work on the plant floor.

You will collect and analyze data, support capital projects, and ensure HACCP and SQF compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the plant. This role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing and a degree in engineering, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years manufacturing or industrial programming experience.
• 3–5 years in management and employee development.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and RS suite.
• Industrial networking and maintenance experience.
• SQL Server knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report deviations from HACCP/SQF programs to supervisor.
• Maintain plant industrial systems for optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with ERP or factory efficiency systems.
• Serve as a data mining resource for plant operations.
• Assist in programming for plant capital projects.
• Modify current systems to meet operational needs.
• Assist in equipment selection processes.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during project implementation.
• SQF support – develop, train, implement and ensure SQF compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Data mining

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree or relevant certification

Tools

FactoryTalk

RS Logix/RSView

Microsoft SQL Server

Vcenter

Job description

Come and work for a 2024 Top Workplace USA employer and be a part of our Columbia, MO team as a Controls Engineer

Purpose

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the implementation of technical projects/new equipment, maintenance of the industrial network, ongoing PLC work, shop floor data collection, and will assist with resolution of technical issues with the plant.

Essential Responsibilities

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.
• Ensure plant industrial systems are maintained at optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with the industrial network such as corporate ERP or factory efficiency systems.
• Be a resource for data mining for plant and coordinate operations.
• Assist in implementation of programming for plant capital projects.
• Make necessary changes to current systems to meet operational needs.
• Participate in the selection process for new equipment.
• Assist with implementation of projects as chosen by the plant teams.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during project implementation.
• SQF Support – Responsible for development, training, implementation and compliance to the SQF program

Other Required Responsibilities

• Plant operations are 24/7 – some tasks may require attention during outside of regular work hours.
• Coordinate projects and repair activities within all departments.
• Available for scheduled and non-scheduled travel.

Knowledge & Experience

• Degree or Certification in Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial programming.
• 3-5 years’ experience in management and employee development.
• Experience working with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk and RS suite of programs.
• Experience with industrial networking and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.
• Experience working with cross functional teams, in a dynamic environment.
• Thorough understanding of plant operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation and proof of automobile insurance with required levels of coverage.
• Familiarity with virtual environments and Vcenter preferable.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work for extended periods in an office environment as well as spending an entire day on the plant floor. Walking, climbing, bending, stooping and working in adverse environments will all be a requirement. Must be comfortable working in a very high-speed and every changing environment. Lifting up to 50lbs at times. Able to travel via automobile or airline.

Position Back-Up Support

Sr Manager, Plant Automation