Controls Engineer II

The Mennel Milling Company; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Accrued PTO and Holiday

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Rewards & Recognition Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer II to provide technical leadership for industrial automation and electrical controls at our Toledo facility. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment performance, drive automation projects, and ensure food safety, product quality, and production reliability.

A degree in electrical engineering technology or related field plus 5+ years of automation experience are required;

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting, programming, and implementing industrial automation in manufacturing.
• Experience leading controls-related work for equipment upgrades and capital projects.
• Minimum 5 years programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, drives, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of SCADA experience including system development and support.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View and Ignition preferred.
• Knowledge of ACP ThinManager and plant floor thin-client environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and industrial power distribution is a plus.
• Understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Remote I/O).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for industrial automation and electrical controls at the Toledo facility.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve equipment performance and production reliability.
• Develop or modify control applications such as FactoryTalk View and Ignition.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, and related automation equipment.
• Plan and execute electrical and automation projects and capital initiatives.
• Support safety programs and regulatory compliance related to electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

Project management

Industrial automation

Electrical controls

SCADA experience

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

ACP ThinManager

Thin-client environments

AutoCAD

PanelView

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary based on workload)

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are committed to delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're passionate about industrial automation, controls engineering, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make an impact at one of our key manufacturing facilities.

Who You Are

The ideal Controls Engineer II is an experienced automation professional with strong troubleshooting, programming, and project management skills. You thrive in a manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are driven to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.

What You'll Do

As a Controls Engineer II, you will provide technical leadership and support for industrial automation, electrical controls, and plant floor networks at our Toledo facility. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external partners to improve equipment performance, execute automation projects, and support reliable production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting electrical controls, automation systems, and related equipment issues in partnership with Maintenance


• Providing formal and informal training to maintenance and operations personnel


• Recommending and implementing improvements to electrical infrastructure and automation systems


• Collecting and analyzing production and equipment data to identify losses and improve performance


• Maintaining and improving control systems that support food safety, product quality, and production reliability


• Maintaining plant floor automation servers and related infrastructure


• Developing and modifying FactoryTalk View, Ignition, and PanelView applications


• Troubleshooting, programming, and modifying PLC logic to optimize equipment performance


• Configuring and supporting PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, servo systems, and other automation equipment


• Scoping, designing, and executing electrical and automation projects


• Supporting capital projects and providing controls expertise for plant improvement initiatives


• Maintaining and supporting electrical infrastructure, including transformers and switchgear


• Troubleshooting and correcting plant floor network issues


• Leading and maintaining the facility electrical safety program while providing safety training as needed


• Updating electrical schematics, control drawings, and documentation to reflect field changes


• Maintaining an audit-ready environment and supporting regulatory compliance requirements


• Performing other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or related field required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred


• Equivalent relevant controls and automation experience will be considered


• Minimum of 5 years of experience troubleshooting, programming, and implementing industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment


• Experience leading controls-related work for equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects


• Minimum of 5 years of experience programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, drives, and related automation equipment


• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation experience preferred


• Minimum of 2 years of SCADA experience, including system development and support


• Experience with FactoryTalk View and Ignition preferred


• Experience with ACP ThinManager and plant floor thin-client environments preferred


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and industrial power distribution systems


• Knowledge of industrial automation networking, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Remote I/O, and Data Highway systems


• Basic understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and project management abilities

Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay


• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule


• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)


• Life Insurance


• Profit Sharing


• Rewards & Recognition Program


• Tuition Assistance