Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI Automation for Candy Plant

Ferrara

Fairfield (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading candy manufacturing company in California seeks a Controls Engineer to design and optimize control systems that ensure efficient production. Key responsibilities include managing PLC hardware, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to implement solutions. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess 3-5 years of experience in control automation. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 – $105,000, with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of process-industry experience with automation control.
  • Experience in PLC ladder logic programming and HMI design.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and supervise electrical control systems.
  • Manage PLC-based hardware and software installations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Prioritization
Problem-solving
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or Business

Tools

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
HMI design (Wonderware)
Control systems knowledge

Job description

A leading candy manufacturing company in California seeks a Controls Engineer to design and optimize control systems that ensure efficient production. Key responsibilities include managing PLC hardware, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to implement solutions. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess 3-5 years of experience in control automation. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 – $105,000, with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.
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