Controls Engineer

Production and Process Technologies Florida Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life, and-disb

401k with company match

ESOP ownership after 1 year

Job summary

Production and Process Technologies Florida Inc invites a connected Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission sanitary process control systems for food and beverage facilities in Florida. You will work hands-on with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA (Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware), and integrate data systems in a regulated environment with FDA/USDA/FSMA awareness.

We value problem-solving, teamwork, and meticulous execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of controls engineering experience in the liquid food & beverage industry.
• Experience with CIP, SIP, pasteurization, batching, blending.
• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, FSMA).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on PLC programming and on-site commissioning at facilities handling dairy, juices, syrups, and soft drinks.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements and regulatory standards.
• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for sanitary liquid handling.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA using Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, and Wonderware.
• Configure networks and architectures: EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-i; deploy panels/instrumentation in sanitary environments.
• Lead FAT and SAT testing and provide on-site startup support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Ignition

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Wonderware

SQL databases

Historians

MES integration

Job description

Join Production and Process Technologies as a Controls Engineer and play a key role in designing and implementing automation and control solutions for sanitary food and beverage process systems. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and innovative engineer with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for industrial automation, and experience in delivering integrated control systems in fast-paced production environments.

Job Duties

• Hands-on programming, system integration, and on-site commissioning at production facilities handling products such as dairy, juices, syrups, and soft drinks.
• Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver systems that meet both technical requirements and food industry regulations (e.g. FDA, USDA, FSMA).
• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (primarily AllenBradley/Rockwell Automation) for sanitary liquid handling applications
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems using Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, and Wonderware
• Develop and maintain control system programming using ladder logic, function block, and structured text, with a focus on implementing step sequencing, PID control, and interlocks for hygienic processing applications such as CIP, pasteurization, UHT/HTST, blending, and batching."
• Configure industrial networks and control architectures: EtherNet/IP, I/O Link, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Asi
• Specify and deploy control panels and instrumentation in sanitary environments (e.g., flow meters, conductivity sensors, temperature/pressure transmitters)
• Implement data collection and server setups, including SQL databases, Historians, and MES integration
• Create project documentation: functional specifications, SOPs, training manuals, network schematics, and IO lists
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) testing with a focus on validation and regulatory compliance
• Provide on-site startup support, troubleshooting, and operator training in live production facilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in controls engineering in the liquid food and beverage industry.
• Practical experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP), Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), pasteurization, batching, blending, and automation systems driven by recipes.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, FSMA)

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational and problem- solving skills
• Confident working both independently and collaborating in cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate and uphold PPT Florida’s core values, including respect, communication, integrity, and accountability.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Office environment with occasional visits to construction sites or field locations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE when visiting job sites.
• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for payroll or safety incident response.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent work/life balance
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Safety equipment provided
• 401k with company match
• Company credit card for all job/travel related expenses
• ESOP owned company - employees accrue ownership shares of the company beginning after one year of service

Production and Process Technologies (PPT Florida) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.