Controls Engineer: Plant Automation & Data Insights

Aurora Organic Dairy; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, MO is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the implementation of technical projects, maintain the industrial network, and manage PLC work on the plant floor.

You will collect and analyze data, support capital projects, and ensure HACCP and SQF compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the plant. This role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing and a degree in engineering, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years manufacturing or industrial programming experience.
• 3–5 years in management and employee development.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and RS suite.
• Industrial networking and maintenance experience.
• SQL Server knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report deviations from HACCP/SQF programs to supervisor.
• Maintain plant industrial systems for optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with ERP or factory efficiency systems.
• Serve as a data mining resource for plant operations.
• Assist in programming for plant capital projects.
• Modify current systems to meet operational needs.
• Assist in equipment selection processes.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during project implementation.
• SQF support – develop, train, implement and ensure SQF compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Data mining

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree or relevant certification

Tools

FactoryTalk

RS Logix/RSView

Microsoft SQL Server

Vcenter

Job description

Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, MO is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the implementation of technical projects, maintain the industrial network, and manage PLC work on the plant floor.

You will collect and analyze data, support capital projects, and ensure HACCP and SQF compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the plant. This role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing and a degree in engineering, with travel as needed.