MFG CONTROLS ENGINEER

The Kroger Co.; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is hiring a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to develop and install PLC- and HMI-based control systems for processing equipment at our Springdale, OH facility.

This on-site role demands strong design, programming and integration skills, with collaboration across project engineers and plant teams to deliver safe, compliant automation solutions. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in industrial controls, familiarity with Rockwell/Logix platforms, PanelView interfaces and Ethernet/IP,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or technology required.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with industrial controls.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Windows 10.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design and program PLC-based control systems for processing, machinery and automation.
• Provide guidance for instrumentation, field devices and drives.
• Support automation projects and adherence to standards.
• Generate electrical schematics and configuration files.
• Collaborate with project engineers and plants on design and startup.
• Assist with capital project justifications and status reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and corporate policies.

Skills

Industrial controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree engineering or technology

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Logix PLCs

PanelView

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Identify, develop, install and support manufacturing systems and applications. Provide engineering design, programming, guidance and support for industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces, VFDs, fieldbuses and supervisor control and data acquisition systems. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire division in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design and program PLC-based control systems for processing, machinery and automation
• Provide guidance and recommendations for process instrumentation, field-devices, and drives
• Provide technical support on plant projects related to automation and adherence to standards and specifications
• Provide specification, programming and/or configuration of process instrumentation
• Generate and maintain electrical schematics, network drawings, automation programs and configuration files
• Support system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, project engineers and the manufacturing plants in the design, implementation and start-up assistance of controls and automation projects
• Work with project and plant engineers to develop capital appropriations
• Review all system and network access policies to ensure compliance with corporate audit standards
• Support projects for system integration firms; assist plants in determining requirements and assessing value of proposed services
• Provide management with periodic status reports
• Support the hiring and training of plant technical resources
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree engineering or technology
• 4+ years of progressive hands on experience with industrial controls
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Fluent in Microsoft Product Suite, Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Windows 10
• Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision

Desired

• Any experience with PLC and HMI program development, including integration of Ethernet based drives and field-devices
• Any experience developing, implementing and starting up process control projects
• Any experience developing Rockwell based control systems including but not limited to Logix PLCs, PanelView, PF VFDs, Kinetics, and EthernetIP
• Any experience architecting and configuring control systems for automatic device configuration and replacement

Job Info

• Job Identification 242614
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 02:53 PM
• Locations 11801 Chesterdale Rd, Springdale, OH, 45246, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.