Greenhouse Controls Engineer (Travel)

BrightFarms Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightFarms is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and enhance automation systems across our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse operations. This site-based and traveling role covers growing systems, facility infrastructure, and packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.

The ideal candidate will design, maintain, and improve control systems integrating environmental controls, irrigation, harvesting, and automated packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience with agricultural or greenhouse control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated equipment and processes including packaging automation and greenhouse growing infrastructure.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and I/O lists.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and IoT devices into centralized control systems.
• Travel to sites for commissioning and support across farms and future facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Systems integration

Python

Ladder logic

Structured text

Robotics

Industrial automation

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider Electric PLC

Hoogendorn

Priva

Job description

BrightFarms is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and enhance automation systems across our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse operations. This site-based and traveling role covers growing systems, facility infrastructure, and packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.

The ideal candidate will design, maintain, and improve control systems integrating environmental controls, irrigation, harvesting, and automated packaging processes.