Controls Engineer

Design, build, and lead cutting-edge automation projects at a global food company's corporate headquarters where innovation meets real-world impact, top-tier benefits, and exciting career growth.

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Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

A leading global food organization is seeking a Controls Engineer (Electrical Controls) to join its corporate engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation, high-impact capital projects, and next-generation manufacturing systems that support iconic consumer brands distributed worldwide.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and seeing your designs come to life on the plant floor, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term career growth.

Why join us?

This role offers the chance to work on high-impact, innovative projects that keep production operations running at world-class standards. You'll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas and leadership can directly influence growth, efficiency, and cutting-edge automation solutions.

Benefits include:

Competitive base salary + performance incentives

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Profit sharing & 401(k) with immediate eligibility

Stock purchase plan & annual merit increases

Paid time off and relocation assistance

Free tuition program for dependents at local community/technical colleges

And much more!

Job Details

What You'll Do

As a Controls Engineer, you'll lead and execute moderate to highly complex automation and electrical engineering projects, ranging from new equipment design to large-scale process improvements. Your work will directly support production innovation, capacity expansion, and new product initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading cross-functional project teams to deliver automated machine and system designs that meet safety, sanitary, ergonomic, cost, and reliability standards

Designing and implementing electrical and controls solutions using industry-standard tools and platforms

Overseeing contractors and technical resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification

Ensuring seamless handoff of completed projects through documentation, training, and operational readiness

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal, and internal engineering requirements

Mentoring and developing technicians, programmers, and engineers

Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with electrical and controls engineering tools (e.g., Rockwell Automation platforms, AutoCAD)

Proven ability to lead projects in collaborative, cross-functional environments

Solid understanding of project management best practices

Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication, organization, and decision-making abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

CMRP certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months)

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship needs

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field

Experience in machine controls, automation, or equipment development—ideally within food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing

Hands-on experience with PLC/PAC programming, HMI development, multi-axis servo motion control, and machine vision systems

Prior people leadership or direct supervisory experience

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent