Controls Engineer with Aseptic Experience

Jobot; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA contribution

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer with aseptic experience to support PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics across aseptic lines in Manteca, CA. The role emphasizes reliability, safety and process improvements on filling and packaging lines.

You will plan upgrades, install new equipment, and collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance while supporting after-hours shifts as part of a rotation. This position offers solid benefits and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of controls, electrical or automation experience in manufacturing.
• At least two years in aseptic processing and packaging systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition or Wonderware.
• Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware and instrumentation.
• Experience with robotics and vision systems (Cognex/Keyence).
• Experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E and electrical-safety standards.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, safety controllers, robotics, motion-control systems, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networks.
• Provide controls support for aseptic processing, filling, packaging and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment and control-system issues to minimize downtime and improve production reliability.
• Program, test and implement controls modifications and equipment enhancements.
• Support MES, production data-collection systems and related computer hardware and software.
• Plan and manage upgrades, overhauls and conversions involving aseptic filling and processing lines.
• Install, commission and troubleshoot new or modified processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow established plant electrical and controls standards.
• Support change-management processes for equipment and controls improvements.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on aseptic systems.
• Partner with engineering, operations and maintenance to address production needs and improve safety, quality and performance.
• Participate in rotating after-hours engineering support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition/Wonderware

HMI/SCADA platforms

AutoCAD

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

VFDs

Robotics integration

Job description

Controls Engineer with Aseptic Experience

$110000 - $130000 per year | Manteca, CA | On-site | Permanent

Bonus + Great Benefits

A bit about us:

We are an established food and beverage manufacturer specializing in aseptic processing and packaging. Our products are manufactured using advanced processing, filling and material-handling systems designed to maintain product safety, quality and shelf stability.

Our continued growth is supported by a strong focus on operational excellence, equipment reliability and ongoing investment in manufacturing technology. Employees work closely across engineering, operations and maintenance to improve plant performance and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA medical plan with an annual company contribution
• Employee referral bonus program
• Shopping, travel and other employee discounts
• Opportunities to expand technical skills and grow with the organization
• Collaborative culture focused on communication, wellness, community involvement and employee engagement

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, safety controllers, robotics, motion-control systems, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networks.
• Provide controls support for aseptic processing, filling, packaging and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment and control-system issues to minimize downtime and improve production reliability.
• Program, test and implement controls modifications and equipment enhancements.
• Support MES, production data-collection systems and related computer hardware and software.
• Plan and manage upgrades, overhauls and conversions involving aseptic filling and processing lines.
• Install, commission and troubleshoot new or modified processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow established plant electrical and controls standards.
• Support change-management processes for equipment and controls improvements.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on the use and maintenance of aseptic filling and processing systems.
• Partner with engineering, operations and maintenance to address production needs and improve safety, quality and performance.
• Participate in rotating after-hours engineering support.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education and experience.
• 4–6 years of controls, electrical or automation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least two years of experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems.
• Experience with Tetra Pak equipment is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms such as Ignition or Wonderware.
• Working knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with robotics and vision‑inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence.
• Experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment.
• Understanding of food‑processing and packaging operations and applicable FDA requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E and relevant electrical‑safety standards.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Availability to provide occasional after‑hours support as part of a rotating schedule.

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