Controls Engineer: PLC Automation for Food Manufacturing

Aunt Millie's Bakeries; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems. The role requires troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing production systems while adhering to safety standards. Travel up to 60% is necessary to support multiple facilities. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical and controls experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, VFD, servo programming.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and food-safety protocols.
• Provide programming and troubleshooting for PLC hardware.
• Conduct travel to support multiple facilities (60% travel required).
• Restore and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs.

Skills

Process engineering & optimization capabilities

Cost reduction and waste elimination strategies

Quality improvement methodologies

Manufacturing safety standards knowledge

Project management abilities

Data analysis aptitude

Technical documentation proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Controls hardware

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems. The role requires troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing production systems while adhering to safety standards. Travel up to 60% is necessary to support multiple facilities. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing engineering team.