Controls Engineer II

Hilmar; Hilmar (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Controls Engineer II, OT to lead automation projects in a process manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing PLC and HMI programs and collaborating with IT and OT teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.

You will be responsible for on-call support, documenting designs, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. A strong background in PLC/SCADA and MES experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7 years experience or Associates Degree in related field and 5 years experience or Bachelors Degree in related field and 3 years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary team
• Strong trouble-shooting, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical)
• Effectively manages multiple priorities
• Ability to understand simple to moderate business processes, rules, and gain business acumen to become subject matter experts
• Bachelors degree in related field and 6 years related experience or Masters degree in related field and 4 years related experience
• MES experience

Responsibilities

• Develop/modify PLC and HMI from support requests as directed by manager
• Provide 24/7 support while on call for designated time frame
• Prepare functional and technical reviews
• Assists on projects as technical resource for OT
• Collaborate with members of IT and OT departments as needed
• Gather and translate business requirements into controls specifications
• Programming of PLC and SCADA from a variety of manufactures
• Collaborate with manufacturing clients to identify solutions to problems

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Job description

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality.

Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.

A Typical Day

The Controls Engineer II, OT works under moderate supervision and is responsible for the automation controls development of HMI and PLC applications in a process manufacturing environment. Engineer will lead small to medium-sized projects and collaborate with other members of the IT and OT departments on the analysis, design, troubleshooting, problem resolution, maintenance, and documentation of manufacturing solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop/modify PLC and HMI from support requests as directed by manager
• Provide 24/7 support while on call for designated time frame
• Prepare functional and technical reviews
• Assists on projects as technical resource for OT
• Collaborate with members of IT and OT departments as needed
• Gather and translate business requirements into controls specifications
• Programming of PLC and SCADA from a variety of manufactures
• Collaborate with manufacturing clients to identify solutions to problems

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma and 7 years experience or Associates Degree in related field and 5 years experience or Bachelors Degree in related field and 3 years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary team
• Strong trouble-shooting, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical)
• Effectively manages multiple priorities
• Ability to understand simple to moderate business processes, rules, and gain business acumen to become subject matter experts

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelors degree in related field and 6 years related experience or Masters degree in related field and 4 years related experience
• MES experience

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is primarily performed in an office environment and the physical demands are characteristic of a mostly sedentary role. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.

Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range: USD ($87,865.00 - $131,798.00) ANN

The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.