Food & Beverage Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Expert

International Society of Automation; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

International Society of Automation is seeking a detail-oriented Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for sanitary liquid handling in production facilities. You will implement HMI/SCADA solutions and collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with food industry regulations.

The role requires hands-on programming, system integration, and on-site startup support, with opportunities to travel and work in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in controls engineering in the liquid food and beverage industry.
• Practical experience with CIP, SIP, pasteurization, batching, blending, and automation systems driven by recipes.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, FSMA).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on programming, system integration, and on-site commissioning at production facilities handling dairy, juices, syrups, and soft drinks.
• Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver systems that meet technical requirements and food industry regulations (FDA, USDA, FSMA).
• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (AllenBradley/Rockwell Automation) for sanitary liquid handling applications
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems using Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, and Wonderware
• Develop and maintain control system programming using ladder logic, function block, and structured text for CIP, pasteurization, UHT/HTST, blending, and batching
• Configure industrial networks and control architectures: EtherNet/IP, I/O Link, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASi
• Specify and deploy control panels and instrumentation in sanitary environments (flow meters, conductivity sensors, temperature/pressure transmitters)
• Implement data collection and server setups, including SQL databases, Historians, and MES integration
• Create project documentation: functional specifications, SOPs, training manuals, network schematics, and IO lists
• Lead FAT and SAT testing with a focus on validation and regulatory compliance
• Provide on-site startup support, troubleshooting, and operator training in live production facilities

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition (HMI/SCADA)

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Wonderware

Job description

International Society of Automation is seeking a detail-oriented Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for sanitary liquid handling in production facilities. You will implement HMI/SCADA solutions and collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with food industry regulations.

The role requires hands-on programming, system integration, and on-site startup support, with opportunities to travel and work in fast-paced environments.