Dairy Plant Controls Engineer

Empire Livestock LLC.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC seeks an Electrical/Process Controls Engineer to assist with new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design. This role focuses on supporting a single plant and provides occasional assistance to other locations with controls-related tasks.

The position emphasizes process controls, electrical design, and related systems, ensuring GMP compliance and alignment with food safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with vendors and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy).
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming, one-line and electrical schematic design.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters.
• Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies.
• Support the implementation and upkeep of process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for the assigned location. Coordinate activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans.
• Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives.
• Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets.
• Serve as technical support on process controls and electrical engineering. Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights.
• Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their application in projects. Support changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Process controls

Documentation

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

HMI programming

ControlLogix programming

Electrical schematic design

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC seeks an Electrical/Process Controls Engineer to assist with new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design. This role focuses on supporting a single plant and provides occasional assistance to other locations with controls-related tasks.

The position emphasizes process controls, electrical design, and related systems, ensuring GMP compliance and alignment with food safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with vendors and