Plant Automation & Controls Engineer

United Petfood Producers USA Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage programming, documentation, and integration of plant-wide instrumentation and controls. You will collaborate with maintenance and engineering to support manufacturing processes and equipment.

The role emphasizes designing electrical systems, software solutions, and training staff while delivering projects in a fast-paced environment. A technical engineering background and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s or Technical degree in an engineering field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting operational problems and supporting plant controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and program PLCs; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer plant controls and instrumentation.
• Program and troubleshoot control systems and SCADA/HMI interfaces.
• Lead project work with vendors and maintenance teams while prioritizing safety and cost.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s or Technical degree in an Engineering-related field

Tools

Controllogix

Rslogix 5000

AOI blocks programming

Object-oriented programming

FactoryTalk SE

VBA scripting

Wonderware GUI

Wonderware Servers

Wonderware Historian

Dream Reports programming

AutoCAD

Ethernet/IP

Job description

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage programming, documentation, and integration of plant-wide instrumentation and controls. You will collaborate with maintenance and engineering to support manufacturing processes and equipment.

The role emphasizes designing electrical systems, software solutions, and training staff while delivering projects in a fast-paced environment. A technical engineering background and strong communication are required.