Lead PLC Controls Engineer — Dairy Plant Expansion

Creamland Dairies, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Creamland Dairies, LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in process controls to support new site construction, expansion, and equipment design. You will lead controls specifications, oversee installation, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects with vendors, maintaining budgets, and acting as the technical authority on controls and electrical systems across plants.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering degree (preferably electrical) or equivalent
• 5–8 years in multi-disciplinary technical dairy industry experience, including plant construction/expansion
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Advise on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance; report findings
• Develop process controls specifications and equipment parameters for stability and efficiency
• Manage engineering projects across location; coordinate with vendors and contractors
• Maintain budgets and equipment schedules for plant expansion and new products
• Communicate project priorities, timetables, and budgets with DFA personnel
• Serve as technical authority on process controls and electrical engineering
• Reduce operating costs with best option technical solutions
• Stay current on engineering trends and recommend policy changes as needed
• Follow GMP and regulatory/safety requirements

Skills

Process controls knowledge

Electrical engineering

Project planning & leadership

Communication skills

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HMI programming

ControlLogix programming

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creamland Dairies, LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in process controls to support new site construction, expansion, and equipment design. You will lead controls specifications, oversee installation, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects with vendors, maintaining budgets, and acting as the technical authority on controls and electrical systems across plants.