Controls Engineer - Dairy Plant Projects & HMI

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Electrical Engineer specialized in process controls to support a single plant in New Wilmington, PA, with occasional involvement at other sites. The role focuses on controls design, documentation, and project coordination for construction, expansion, or equipment upgrades.

You will collaborate with vendors and contractors, review electrical drawings, develop PLC/HMI solutions, and ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and USDA requirements while driving

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy).
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix Programming, one-line and electrical schematic design.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters.
• Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies.
• Support the implementation and upkeep of process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for the assigned location.
• Coordinate activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans.
• Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives.
• Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets.
• Serve as technical support on process controls and electrical engineering Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights.
• Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their application in projects.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Process controls

HMI and ControlLogix

Electrical schematics

Project management

Reading drawings

English communication

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/GMP/OSHA/US​

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Electrical Engineer specialized in process controls to support a single plant in New Wilmington, PA, with occasional involvement at other sites. The role focuses on controls design, documentation, and project coordination for construction, expansion, or equipment upgrades.

You will collaborate with vendors and contractors, review electrical drawings, develop PLC/HMI solutions, and ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and USDA requirements while driving