Food Plant Engineer: Automation & PLC Systems

Adecco; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco seeks a Plant Engineer for a NJ-based food manufacturer client. Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing automation and controls systems for high-speed packaging, programming and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs, and leading projects from planning through implementation.

You will support maintenance, diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, ensure food safety and GMP, and leverage SQL/automation data to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA and automation.
• 6+ years in a food production or high-volume processing plant.
• Understanding of OSHA standards and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize automation and controls systems for high-speed packaging operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and related automation technologies.
• Lead engineering projects from planning through implementation, coordinating budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Support maintenance by diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and controls issues while driving preventive maintenance and RCA.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, and quality standards; leverage SQL and automation data to improve performance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA

Job description

Adecco seeks a Plant Engineer for a NJ-based food manufacturer client. Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing automation and controls systems for high-speed packaging, programming and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs, and leading projects from planning through implementation.

You will support maintenance, diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, ensure food safety and GMP, and leverage SQL/automation data to improve performance.