Senior Controls Engineer — Food & Beverage Automation Leader (Remote)

Avanceon LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K contributions

Flex hours

Work-from-home opportunities

Job summary

Avanceon LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a long-term, strategic food & beverage customer relationship, focusing on multi-site process automation integration across batching, packaging, and CIP systems.

You’ll lead project execution as the technical right hand to the Operations Manager, mentoring engineers and delivering scalable solutions while traveling to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial automation.
• Deep knowledge of food processing systems (batching, mixing, sanitation, temperature control, line integration).
• Hands-on proficiency in PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Aveva, Ignition), and HMI development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and control panel design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of control system solutions for a major food & beverage customer.
• Serve as a technical authority on food process automation—including process/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.
• Engage with plant and corporate stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Lead FATs, site commissioning, and startup activities nationwide.
• Mentor and support other engineers on the project team.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to ensure successful delivery and build long-term trust.

Skills

Industrial automation

Food & beverage knowledge

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Tools

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley)

SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Aveva, Ignition)

HMI development

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Avanceon LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support a long-term, strategic food & beverage customer relationship, focusing on multi-site process automation integration across batching, packaging, and CIP systems.

You’ll lead project execution as the technical right hand to the Operations Manager, mentoring engineers and delivering scalable solutions while traveling to customer sites as needed.