Lead Automation Engineer – Food & Beverage PLC/SCADA

A Hiring Company; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Krones Process Group North America is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead project lifecycles, providing technical leadership and mentorship in a dynamic environment. This role demands over 10 years of programming experience with industrial controls, specifically in food, dairy, or beverage sectors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related disciplines, alongside essential skills in PLC programming and AutoCAD. Competitive yearly salary ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 with travel requirements of up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience programming industrial control systems in food, dairy, or beverage industries preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and clients.
• Design control panels and create electrical schematics.

Skills

PLC and HMI programming

AutoCAD

Database and application development (VB.NET, SQL)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Krones Process Group North America is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead project lifecycles, providing technical leadership and mentorship in a dynamic environment. This role demands over 10 years of programming experience with industrial controls, specifically in food, dairy, or beverage sectors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related disciplines, alongside essential skills in PLC programming and AutoCAD. Competitive yearly salary ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 with travel requirements of up to 25%.