Senior Controls Engineer

CGB Enterprises Inc; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. in Mount Vernon, IN is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, and maintain PLC/DCS and instrumentation systems that keep our grain and transportation operations safe, efficient, and reliable. You will lead projects from conception to commissioning, calibrate instrumentation, and develop solutions to reduce downtime.

A two-year engineering associate degree and experience with Delta V, ABB Freelance, Dataparc, and Allen-Bradley PLCs are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement PLC/DCS systems for production.
• Calibrate instrumentation and update PLC/DCS/HMI programs.
• Lead projects from conception to commissioning, including design and budgeting.
• Produce electrical layouts and project documentation.
• Maintain and support plant safety, quality and regulatory programs.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Controls systems

Interpersonal communication

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

ABB Freelance

Dataparc

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Overview

Joining CGB Enterprises, Inc. as a Control Systems Engineer provides an opportunity to design, program, and maintain PLC/DCS and instrumentation systems that keep our grain and transportation operations safe, efficient, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform control systems design, programming, and implementation for production and troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation, create or upgrade PLC, DCS, and HMI programs for new and existing equipment.
• Develop and document engineering solutions to reduce repetitive failures, improve capacity, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead projects from conception to completion, including design, scheduling, budgeting, and permitting.
• Produce electrical layouts, design plans, sketches, assembly drawings, and project documentation.
• Maintain operation software including Historian, Maximo, OPC, Kepserver, and Linkmaster; assist in Maximo implementation and support.
• Conduct startups and commissioning, troubleshoot controls issues remotely and on site, and perform panel/machine build and field alterations.
• Specify, purchase, and design electrical and control panels; oversee panel layout and control infrastructure.
• Support plant safety, food safety, and quality programs; monitor production processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with management on capital projects, process improvements, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency with Delta V, ABB Freelance, Dataparc, Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, controls, PLC/DCS systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong decision‑making, negotiation, construction management, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Capacity to learn and apply supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Lift, push, pull up to 40lb.
• Climb stairs and ladders; squat and kneel.
• Work in confined spaces and outdoors under extreme weather.
• Perform extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call duties for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain close visual acuity for detailed tasks, including inspection and assembly of small parts.

Compensation

Expected base pay range: $115,000.00 – $152,000.00 (may vary by location and experience).

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness and recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Workplace discrimination is illegal. Please review the Know Your Rights resources (English and Spanish) for additional information.