Senior Process Controls Engineer – Dairy Plant

dfa; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership for process controls and electrical systems at our Missouri manufacturing sites. You will design, implement, and maintain control strategies, electrical schematics, and associated documentation while coordinating multi-plant projects.

The role requires 5–8 years in the food industry, strong HMI/PLC expertise (ControlLogix, Rockwell), and the ability to manage budgets and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical) or related field.
• 5–8 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in the food industry (preferably dairy).
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix programming, one-line and electrical schematic design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on controls, electrical design, construction and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain process controls specifications and equipment parameters.
• Manage project implementation of engineering plans and budgets.
• Maintain capital budgets and equipment schedules for multiple plants.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and budgets to DFA personnel.
• Serve as technical authority on process controls and electrical engineering.
• Identify cost-saving technical solutions and drive improvements.

Skills

Process controls

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Vendor management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree (preferably electrical)

Tools

HMI FT View

ControlLogix

Electrical schematics

Rockwell automation systems

VFD control

SLC500

Job description

DFA is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership for process controls and electrical systems at our Missouri manufacturing sites. You will design, implement, and maintain control strategies, electrical schematics, and associated documentation while coordinating multi-plant projects.

The role requires 5–8 years in the food industry, strong HMI/PLC expertise (ControlLogix, Rockwell), and the ability to manage budgets and stakeholders.