Controls Engineering - Controls Engineer I

TreeHouse Foods; Texas; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, capital project support, startup/commissioning leadership, and driving continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is a full-time, on-site role on first shift, with occasional flexibility for alternate shifts. A fully remote role is available based out of Illinois, Texas or Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment is required; food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics, controls, mechanical and electrical components in food manufacturing machinery and safety standards are required.
• Hands-on installation/repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a sanitary environment is required.
• Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools knowledge is preferred.
• SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with control systems and packaging equipment.
• Interface with Operations and Technical Services on design and operational issues.
• Support automation initiatives driven by data analysis to improve efficiency.
• Lead or support problem-solving methodologies and root cause analyses to improve processes.
• Assist in training Operators and Maintenance staff on control methods.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with company security practices and IT audit requirements.
• Provide technical support to capital project teams.
• Support startup protocols, including Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, commissioning, qualification, and verification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Type

Full time

Location

IL Works from Home

Job Type

Engineering Manufacturing

Job Posting Title

Controls Engineer

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing control functionality, supporting capital projects, leading startup and commissioning activities, maintaining technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency across the facility.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving installation, maintenance, and operation of control systems and automated production processing and packaging equipment.
• Interface with Operations, Technical Services, and internal or external resources on design and operational issues.
• Support implementation of operational and cost efficiency initiatives in automation driven by data analysis.
• Lead or support problem-solving methodologies and root cause analyses to continuously improve processes.
• Support training of peers, Operators, and Maintenance staff on control methods and processes.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with company security practices and audit requirements in partnership with IT.
• Provide technical support to capital project teams.
• Support execution of startup protocols, including Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, commissioning, qualification, and verification.

This is a full-time, on-site role on first shift. Occasional flexibility may be required to support alternate shifts and weekends.

This is a fully remote role based out of Illinois, Texas or Georgia.

An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, controls, mechanical and electrical components found in food manufacturing machinery and safety standards for food production equipment is required.
• Hands-on technical experience with installation and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a sanitary environment is required.
• Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools are preferred.
• SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.