Automation Control Engineer | Richmond, VA | Food Manufacturing | 2nd Shift

⚙️ Automation Control Engineer

📍 Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-site, Second/Split Shift: 7 PM – 3 AM)
🏭 Industry: Food & Beverages / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field (preferred)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Not available
💰 Compensation: $83,800 – $115,225 base salary + bonus eligibility + full benefits
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in food and snack manufacturing as an Automation Control Engineer — a critical role driving reliability, efficiency, and innovation within a fast-paced production environment.

You’ll take ownership of automation systems, PLCs, and instrumentation, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime. Working on the second shift, you’ll support high-speed packaging lines and advanced control systems while leading troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting and enjoys solving complex automation challenges.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on support for routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of automation equipment, PLCs, and control systems.

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and programming issues quickly to reduce downtime and boost productivity.

• Collaborate with electricians and cross-functional teams to maintain system reliability and performance.

System Optimization

• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to optimize automation and control strategies.

• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

• Contribute to projects that modernize and standardize automation systems across production lines.

Programming & Configuration

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems, primarily Allen-Bradley platforms.

• Configure and maintain VFDs, SCADA systems, and motor control systems.

• Ensure system integration aligns with company standards, cybersecurity policies, and operational requirements.

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

• Execute preventive maintenance programs to prevent unplanned equipment failures.

• Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance activities, modifications, and performance reports.

• Support audits and reporting with detailed technical insights and system data.

Leadership & Training

• Provide training and mentorship to operators, technicians, and electricians on control systems.

• Promote safety, knowledge sharing, and adherence to maintenance best practices.

🎓 Education & Experience

Required

✅ Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, controls, or electrical maintenance within manufacturing.
✅ Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, maintenance).
✅ Solid understanding of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networks.
✅ Experience with high-speed packaging or food processing environments.
✅ Proven ability to analyze and solve complex control system problems.

Preferred

⭐ Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
⭐ Familiarity with SAP – PM, work orders, and asset management.
⭐ Experience using Putty and Cisco Network Switches.
⭐ Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical theory.
⭐ Strong communication skills and ability to train others effectively.

💡 Core Competencies

• Analytical problem-solver with a proactive mindset.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.

• Capable of leading initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Safety-focused and committed to continuous improvement.

⚙️ Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb steps, and work at heights using ladders or lifts.

• Work in environments with varying temperatures.

• Comfortable working second/split shift: 7 PM – 3 AM, Monday to Friday.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $83,800 – $115,225 (commensurate with experience)
🎯 Bonus: Performance-based incentive program
💎 Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs

• Educational and wellness support initiatives

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 5+ years in automation and controls engineering

• Industry: Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or high-speed manufacturing

• Key Skills: Allen-Bradley PLCs | SCADA | HMIs | VFDs | Troubleshooting | SAP PM

• Shift: 7 PM – 3 AM (on-site)

• Travel: None

🚀 Ready to power up innovation?
Join a world-class manufacturer that values technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Lead automation excellence on cutting-edge production lines that shape the future of snacking.

Plant Automation & Control Engineer | Dayton, OH | Food Manufacturing | DeltaV & PI Historian

⚙️ Plant Automation & Control Engineer

📍 Location: Dayton, OH (On-site)
🏭 Industry: Food & Beverages / Bioindustrial Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
💼 Experience Level: Associate / Mid-Level (2–5 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Support available
💰 Compensation: Competitive base salary + annual bonus + full benefits

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in sustainable food and industrial manufacturing committed to nourishing the world safely and responsibly. As a Plant Automation & Control Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing plant operations through innovative automation and control solutions.

You’ll work hands-on with systems like DeltaV DCS and PI Historian, applying your technical expertise to enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiency across a highly automated facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement in a mission-driven environment.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain automation and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to optimize control system performance and plant uptime.

• Apply working knowledge of DeltaV DCS and other process automation platforms to manage plant operations.

• Troubleshoot automation issues, implement system upgrades, and support commissioning activities.

Process Optimization & Project Support

• Support capital project execution, ensuring adherence to instrumentation and automation standards.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and process teams to identify improvement opportunities.

• Use data from the PI Historian and other tools to track KPIs, assess system health, and recommend actionable improvements.

• Contribute to the standardization and governance of control systems across the organization.

Collaboration & On-Call Rotation

• Work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and leadership teams to deliver technical solutions.

• Participate in an on-call rotation (every three weeks for remote after-hours support).

• Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience in automation, controls, or process engineering.
✅ Strong foundation in controls engineering principles and instrumentation systems.

Preferred Skills

⭐ Experience with DeltaV DCS systems and control programming.
⭐ Working knowledge of industrial automation technologies and process instrumentation.
⭐ Intermediate project management and problem-solving skills.
⭐ Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical skills.

💡 Why Join

You’ll be part of a company that connects farmers, producers, and consumers across the world — delivering essential food, agricultural, and industrial solutions with sustainability at its core. Here, your engineering expertise directly contributes to creating a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible future.

This role offers:

• A collaborative, global team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

• A focus on innovation and process automation in modern manufacturing.

• Competitive pay, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 2–5 years in controls, automation, or process engineering

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or related discipline

• Industry Background: Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• Travel: Minimal

• On-Call: 1 week every 3 weeks (remote support rotation)

Ready to use your automation expertise to make a real-world impact?
Join a forward-thinking organization where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.

Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer | Life Sciences Automation | Raleigh, NC | $141K–$170K

Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
💵 Compensation: $141,000 – $170,000 (based on experience)
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
👤 Openings: 1

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of large-scale automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. This position requires deep technical expertise in Emerson DeltaV systems, strong knowledge of cGMP-compliant solutions, and the ability to deliver projects through their full lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience in automation, industrial networking, and regulatory compliance, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences projects.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize efficiency and compliance.

• Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 guidelines.

• Drive standardization with a class-based design approach across projects.

• Specify, procure, and integrate instrumentation, hardware, and industrial networking solutions (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA).

• Define and plan DeltaV licensing requirements for cost-effective, scalable system deployment.

• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory standards.

• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure project success.

• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement continuous improvements.

• Travel up to 25% for commissioning and on-site client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 8–15 years of automation and control systems engineering experience, specifically in Life Sciences.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems (DeltaV Live, DeltaV Operate).

• Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and ISA-88 batch processing.

• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link).

• Experience with cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for Life Sciences manufacturing.

• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Siemens PCS7, Ignition, or other DCS/SCADA systems (plus).

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Why Join

• Work on mission-critical Life Sciences automation projects that directly impact biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.

• Opportunity to lead full project lifecycles with ownership and accountability.

• Be part of a collaborative, expert-driven team with continuous professional growth and development.

Key Skills

DeltaV | DeltaV Live | DeltaV Operate | ISA-101 | ISA-88 | Life Sciences | cGMP | GAMP5 | SCADA | DCS | OPC UA | Modbus | Profibus | Ethernet/IP | Batch Processing | Industrial Networking | Automation Engineering

Senior Controls Engineer | Automation & PLC Programming | Waukesha, WI | $96K–$130K + Bonus

⚙️ Senior Controls Engineer

📍 Waukesha, WI | Onsite (with office space available)
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level | Engineering – Electrical

💰 Salary: $96,900 – $130,000 + Bonus Eligible
✨ Benefits: Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO)
🚗 Travel: Occasional (including day trips to supplier or other U.S. sites)

🚀 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling automated and semi-automated control systems that power high-volume manufacturing environments.

You’ll lead the development of PLC code to integrate subsystems like conveyors, robots, machine vision, MES, and third-party equipment. This role is perfect for a hands-on engineer with a passion for automation, Industry 4.0, and driving innovation in manufacturing.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new or improved processes applying advanced engineering principles.

• Build and maintain factory-level and machine-level control standards for internal teams and external partners.

• Act as the subject matter expert for controls programming, writing/debugging PLC ladder logic and IPC software with organized, maintainable, and reusable code.

• Implement ANSI/RIA/OSHA-compliant control-reliable safety systems for robots, gantries, and conveyors.

• Design user-friendly HMI screens for complex machinery.

• Partner with IT to connect manufacturing assets to enterprise networks.

• Lead supplier engagements: create RFQs, participate in design reviews, and oversee machine acceptance testing.

• Travel to supplier sites for equipment qualification and support build events.

• Support legacy controls remediation through risk assessment and upgrades.

• Mentor teams, drive process improvements, and act as a technical resource across engineering.

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience with Rockwell Logix.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise designing, programming, and validating controls in high-volume automated manufacturing (Rockwell Logix, GE RXi).

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols and controls hardware/OT infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with machine safety circuits, safety PLCs, and automation systems.

• Exposure to SCADA, Industry 4.0 platforms, OPC servers, and Historians.

• SQL and scripting knowledge (Python/Java a plus).

• Familiarity with Fanuc robotics and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Strong communication skills in global/technical environments.

💡 Skills & Attributes

• Works independently while providing mentorship to less experienced engineers.

• Strong conceptualization, visualization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results.

• Experience improving financial and operational performance through engineering activities.

• Collaborative leader who can influence cross-functional teams.

📌 Interview Process

• Recruiter screen

• Hiring manager interview

• Technical deep-dive interview

• Final onsite with cross-functional stakeholders

🏆 Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the future of advanced manufacturing and automation. If you’re passionate about solving complex automation challenges, working with cutting-edge robotics and controls systems, and driving efficiency across production, this role offers the platform to make a real difference.