Remote Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing Automation

TreeHouse Foods; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DevelopU training platform

Wellness programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Controls Engineer to support control systems across our production facilities. You will troubleshoot, optimize equipment, and drive improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes startup and commissioning activities, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with Operations, IT, and Maintenance teams. This is a full-time, remote-friendly position with on-site requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years controls experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with sanitary equipment and safety standards.
• SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve control systems issues.
• Interface with Operations and IT on design and issues.
• Support automation cost-efficiency initiatives through data analysis.
• Lead root-cause analyses to improve processes.
• Train peers on control methods.
• Support capital project teams and startup protocols.
• Ensure compliance with security practices and audits.

Skills

Controls systems

Electronics

Mechanical components

Electrical components

Safety standards

Lean Six Sigma

Sanitary environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Controls Engineer to support control systems across our production facilities. You will troubleshoot, optimize equipment, and drive improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes startup and commissioning activities, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with Operations, IT, and Maintenance teams. This is a full-time, remote-friendly position with on-site requirements as needed.