Ice Cream Controls & Automation Engineer

Magnum Icc Sweden Supply Ab; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible ways of working

Health & wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Medical/dental benefits

Job summary

Magnum Icc Sweden Supply Ab seeks a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations through automation, process control, and digital integration.

The role will integrate equipment from multiple OEM vendors into a single ice cream production line, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. You will design, commission, start up, and continuously improve automated systems while collaborating across operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems with OEM and site teams.
• Lead integration of equipment from multiple vendors into a seamless line.
• Align control philosophies, protocols, interlocks, and sequencing across vendors.
• Ensure smooth production line operation including startup and changeovers.
• Coordinate interfaces between processing, packaging, utilities and ancillary equipment.
• Lead automation scope for capital projects, line installations and upgrades.
• Collaborate with OEMs, engineering, and site stakeholders to optimize systems.
• Support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, site tests, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot automation issues to ensure reliable operations.
• Optimize control logic to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Integrate plant automation with MES/ERP, historians, and data platforms.
• Support development of digital solutions and data dashboards.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Develop preventive/predictive maintenance strategies for control systems.
• Conduct RCA to improve reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement for productivity and waste reduction.
• Maintain automation documentation and SOPs.
• Standardize automation across platforms and support EEM/MOC processes.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial Networks

System Integration

MES & Data Historians

PowerBI

Robotics & Vision

Cross-functional Collaboration

Multi-project Management

Education

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

Tools

PowerBI

SCADA

MES

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Terms :

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations through automation, process control, and digital integration.

This role is critical in integrating and synchronizing equipment from multiple OEM vendors into a single, seamless ice cream production line, ensuring all systems communicate effectively and operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role will support design, integration, commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• 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

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...

• Thinks end‑to‑end and takes ownerships for results
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving organization
• Values collaboration, clarity and low‑ego ways of working

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
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• 3-7 years of experience in automation/controls engineering in manufacturing
• Strong experience with:
• PLC programming
• HMI/SCADA systems
• Industrial communication 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., PowerBI)
• Exposure to robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental and (wh