Controls Engineer for Dairy Plant Expansion

Empire Livestock LLC.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, seeks an Engineering professional to assist with site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design. The role focuses on process controls and electrical systems for a single plant with occasional cross-location support.

The position requires an undergraduate engineering degree (electrical preferred) and 2–4 years in a related field, plus experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming and reading electrical

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in multi-disciplinary technical roles within the food industry.
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming; reading schematics.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, and maintenance matters; identify issues and suggest solutions.
• Organize and maintain process controls documentation to support stability and efficiency.
• Support implementation and upkeep of engineering plans; coordinate projects with vendors and contractors.
• Track capital budgets and equipment schedules for plant projects.
• Communicate with DFA staff on priorities, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Process controls

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

Certification/licence may be required

Tools

HMI

ControlLogix Programming

Electrical schematics

Pumps and VFD control

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, seeks an Engineering professional to assist with site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design. The role focuses on process controls and electrical systems for a single plant with occasional cross-location support.

The position requires an undergraduate engineering degree (electrical preferred) and 2–4 years in a related field, plus experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming and reading electrical