Ice Cream Automation Engineer — End-to-End Production

Magnum RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (Selecta Philippines); Covington (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company in the United States seeks a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to advance manufacturing automation, integrate equipment from multiple OEMs, and optimize line performance across the production process.

The role covers design, commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement of automated systems, with strong collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. This is an on-site opportunity in Covington, KY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in automation/controls engineering in manufacturing
• Strong experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and industrial networks
• Proven experience in equipment integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external OEMs
• Knowledge of MES systems, data historians, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Exposure to robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment

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

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Equipment integration

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Power BI

Robotics

Vision systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Magnum Ice Cream Company in the United States seeks a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to advance manufacturing automation, integrate equipment from multiple OEMs, and optimize line performance across the production process.

The role covers design, commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement of automated systems, with strong collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. This is an on-site opportunity in Covington, KY.