Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Startup Plant

Grande Cheese Company; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite health clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks throughout the/at–

Health and wellness reimbursement

Paid paternal leave

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company in Chilton, Wisconsin, is launching a startup facility and seeks a Senior Engineer – Automation & Controls. The role leads mid to large scale equipment optimization projects, implements new automation technologies, and provides technical support for processing systems.

You will collaborate with high-performance teams to drive project execution, define timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with operational goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Controls or related field required.
• Eight+ years of related experience with controls and instrumentation systems or Bachelor’s with six+ years.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and recommend improvements.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Office, and engineering/design software.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial automation networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid to large scale equipment optimization projects.
• Implement new automation technologies and provide technical support for processing systems.
• Define timelines and budgets and ensure alignment with goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in startup facility context.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Planning & prioritization

Communication skills

Interpreting technical information

Project management mindset

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Controls

Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field

Project management certification or PE license

Tools

Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix/SLC500/PLC5)

Industrial HMI systems (Rockwell, Ignition, Wonderware)

AC Variable Speed Drives

Industrial Controls Networks (Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet)

Industrial Historian/Reporting systems (Rockwell/VantagePoint, Wonderware)

Rockwell software & design tools

Job description

Grande Cheese Company in Chilton, Wisconsin, is launching a startup facility and seeks a Senior Engineer – Automation & Controls. The role leads mid to large scale equipment optimization projects, implements new automation technologies, and provides technical support for processing systems.

You will collaborate with high-performance teams to drive project execution, define timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with operational goals.