Senior Controls Engineer – Food & Beverage Automation Leader

Actemium Avanceon; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanceon is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a national food and beverage customer relationship. The role focuses on multi-site process automation integration across batching, CIP, packaging, and utilities.

You'll be the technical right hand to the Operations Manager, leading project execution while mentoring engineers and delivering scalable, operation-friendly control solutions. Some travel to customer sites will be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial automation, with strong experience in food & beverage manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of food processing systems (e.g., batching, mixing, sanitation, temperature control, line integration).
• Hands-on proficiency in PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Aveva, Ignition), and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of control system solutions for a valued food & beverage customer across multiple sites.
• Serve as a technical authority on food process automation—including batching, CIP, packaging, and utilities.
• Architect PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Aveva).
• Drive innovation through practical application of Industry 4.0 and IIoT technologies.
• Mentor and support other engineers on the project team and coordinate with Operations Manager.
• Lead FATs, site commissioning, and startup activities nationwide.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across locations to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Industrial automation

Food & beverage manufacturing

PLCs

SCADA

HMI development

AutoCAD Electrical

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Aveva

Ignition

Job description

Avanceon is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a national food and beverage customer relationship. The role focuses on multi-site process automation integration across batching, CIP, packaging, and utilities.

You'll be the technical right hand to the Operations Manager, leading project execution while mentoring engineers and delivering scalable, operation-friendly control solutions. Some travel to customer sites will be required.