Controls Engineer – Food & Beverage Automation (Evening Shift)

Trilliant Food and Nutrition, LLC; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC in Little Chute, WI seeks a Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, HMI development, and upgrades in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will write and troubleshoot PLC code (Allen Bradley), deploy HMI interfaces, support maintenance, and mentor others while helping scale automation for new line startups.

Candidates should have a BS in EE or CS, 2–5 years of experience with industrial controls, and experience with Python, VB.net, SQL, and machine vision.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• 2-5 years' relevant experience working with and configuring industrial machine controls.
• Able to write and troubleshoot PLC code (primarily Allen Bradley).
• Create, modify, and deploy HMI interfaces (primarily Allen Bradley PanelView ME/SE).
• Experience with higher level programming languages (Python, VB.net).
• Experience with SQL databases and data queries.
• Experience troubleshooting machine vision systems and cameras.
• Knowledge of ethernet networks and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direction and Support for PLC ladder logic programming and HMI application programming.
• Write and/or modify PLC programs to control industrial food processing equipment.
• Support operations and maintenance to keep equipment running and maximize efficiency.
• Contribute to improvements in internal processes, standards, and designs to ensure efficient development of systems and products to meet our business expectations.
• Provide technical mentorship and direction for other engineers, maintenance and operations personnel.
• Identify root causes, develop alternative solutions, and communicate benefits and risks.
• Develop and follow control standards.
• Create and modify HMI screens for operator interaction.
• Review, design, draw, BOMs, specifications, etc., ensuring projects meet specs and performance requirements.
• Write processes, procedures, and policies as required.
• Spend significant time on the floor directing contractors and OEM technicians.
• Installation, I/O checkouts, startup, and plant acceptance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Python

VB.net

SQL

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine vision

Ethernet networks

Schematic reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

PanelView ME/SE

Job description

Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC in Little Chute, WI seeks a Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, HMI development, and upgrades in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will write and troubleshoot PLC code (Allen Bradley), deploy HMI interfaces, support maintenance, and mentor others while helping scale automation for new line startups.

Candidates should have a BS in EE or CS, 2–5 years of experience with industrial controls, and experience with Python, VB.net, SQL, and machine vision.