End-to-End Ice Cream Automation Engineer

6286 Magnum ICC US, LLC

Covington (VA)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 133,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Corporate discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company seeks a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to strengthen manufacturing operations through automation, process control, and digital integration. You will lead end-to-end integration of equipment from multiple OEMs into a seamless ice cream production line, coordinating control philosophies and interfaces for safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include designing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, commissioning activities, and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in electrical/automation/mechatronics.
3–7 years in manufacturing automation/controls.
Experience with PLC, HMI/SCADA, and industrial networks.
Experience with vendor integration and commissioning.
Knowledge of MES, data historians, and analytics tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems aligned with OEM and site team.
Lead integration and synchronization of equipment from multiple OEM vendors into a seamless end-to-end ice cream production line.
Align control philosophies, communication protocols, interlocks, and sequencing across all vendor systems.
Ensure smooth operation of the full production line including startup, shutdown, changeovers, and steady-state performance.
Coordinate system interfaces across processing, packaging, utilities, and ancillary equipment to eliminate functional gaps.
Support and lead automation scope for capital projects, including line installations, upgrades, and expansions.
Work closely with OEMs, engineering teams, and site stakeholders to deliver fully integrated and optimized systems.
Support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, site integration testing, and performance validation.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and system integration issues to ensure reliable operations.
Optimize control logic and system performance to improve efficiency, throughput, and consistency.
Integrate plant automation systems with MES, ERP systems, historians, and data platforms.
Support development of digital solutions, data collection systems, and performance dashboards.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for automation-related issues.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for control systems.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to improve equipment reliability and system uptime.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain automation documentation including control architecture, electrical drawings, functional design specifications, and SOPs.
Standardize automation systems and ensure compatibility across different platforms and technologies.
Support EEM (Early Equipment Management) and MOC processes for equipment and system changes.