Controls Engineer: Build Smart Factory Solutions

Aurora Organic Dairy; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Platteville, CO team. You will implement technical projects, maintain the industrial network, and perform PLC work to improve plant efficiency.

Responsibilities include data collection, support for capital projects, and SQF/HACCP alignment. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or industrial programming, Rockwell FactoryTalk experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial programming.
• 3-5 years of experience in management and employee development.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and RS suite of programs.
• Experience with industrial networking and maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of plant operations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with virtual environments and Vcenter preferable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to deviations in HACCP/SQF programs to ensure food safety and quality.
• Maintain plant industrial systems for optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with ERP or factory efficiency tools.
• Assist data collection and coordinate plant operations.
• Support capital projects with programming and implementation.
• Make changes to systems to meet operational needs.
• Participate in selecting new equipment.
• Assist with project implementations across plant teams.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during projects.
• SQF—develop, train, implement, and ensure SQF compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data mining

Team leadership

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk

RSLogix/Studio 5000

SQL Server

Vcenter

Job description

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Platteville, CO team. You will implement technical projects, maintain the industrial network, and perform PLC work to improve plant efficiency.

Responsibilities include data collection, support for capital projects, and SQF/HACCP alignment. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or industrial programming, Rockwell FactoryTalk experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration.