Senior Controls Engineer - Dairy Plant Operations & Automation

dfa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking an experienced professional to facilitate new site construction and renovations, focusing on process controls and electrical engineering. This role supports plant facilities and improves operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 5 years in the food industry, particularly dairy, and is knowledgeable in regulatory standards and project management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) required.
• 5 to 8 years experience in food industry, including plant construction.
• Knowledge of process controls and electrical engineering with emphasis on relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide management with guidance on controls, electrical design, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain process controls and electrical engineering specifications.
• Manage implementation of engineering plans for assigned location.

Skills

Process controls

Electrical engineering

Project management

Contractor management

HMI and ControlLogix programming

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

dfa is seeking an experienced professional to facilitate new site construction and renovations, focusing on process controls and electrical engineering. This role supports plant facilities and improves operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 5 years in the food industry, particularly dairy, and is knowledgeable in regulatory standards and project management.