OT Controls Engineer II: PLC/SCADA Automation

Hilmar; Hilmar (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Controls Engineer II, OT to lead automation projects in a process manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing PLC and HMI programs and collaborating with IT and OT teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.

You will be responsible for on-call support, documenting designs, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. A strong background in PLC/SCADA and MES experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7 years experience or Associates Degree in related field and 5 years experience or Bachelors Degree in related field and 3 years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary team
• Strong trouble-shooting, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical)
• Effectively manages multiple priorities
• Ability to understand simple to moderate business processes, rules, and gain business acumen to become subject matter experts
• Bachelors degree in related field and 6 years related experience or Masters degree in related field and 4 years related experience
• MES experience

Responsibilities

• Develop/modify PLC and HMI from support requests as directed by manager
• Provide 24/7 support while on call for designated time frame
• Prepare functional and technical reviews
• Assists on projects as technical resource for OT
• Collaborate with members of IT and OT departments as needed
• Gather and translate business requirements into controls specifications
• Programming of PLC and SCADA from a variety of manufactures
• Collaborate with manufacturing clients to identify solutions to problems

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Controls Engineer II, OT to lead automation projects in a process manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing PLC and HMI programs and collaborating with IT and OT teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.

You will be responsible for on-call support, documenting designs, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. A strong background in PLC/SCADA and MES experience is preferred.