Controls Engineer

Gehl Food and Beverage

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • 4-6 years of relevant technical or operational experience in manufacturing
  • Minimum 2 years with aseptic processing and packaging systems, preferably Tetra Pak
  • Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and HMI systems
  • Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, and robotics
  • Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting packaging equipment
  • Understanding of food packaging operations and relevant regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provide machine support for various control systems and hardware
  • Utilize plant electrical control standards in operations
  • Participate in Change Management for company initiatives
  • Schedule and manage upgrades of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
  • Provide training on operation and maintenance of systems
  • Support engineering teams after hours on a rotating basis

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth
  • Focus on safety and quality in operations
  • Involvement in advanced production technology
  • Potential for career development within the organization
Full Job Description
Now Hiring: Controls Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary Range: 110K - 130K

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer analyzes plant processes and supports the control, optimization, and reliability of production assets. Responsibilities include designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting aseptic filling and processing lines and material-handling systems.

As part of a cross-functional team, this role provides technical support and implements enhancements for aseptic manufacturing systems with a focus on safety and quality. The Controls Engineer serves as an electrical controls resource for equipment development and troubleshooting and works closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance to meet production needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide machine support including but not limited to safety controllers, PLC's, HMI's, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software application support for MES and data collection systems.
  • Perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standards.
  • Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
  • Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines.
  • Provide training in the operation and maintenance of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
  • Participate in after-hours support for engineering groups on a rotating basis.


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
  • 4-6 years of relevant technical/operational experience in manufacturing or production environments
  • Experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems (minimum 2 years), preferably Tetra Pak equipment
  • Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMI systems, and SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware)
  • Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware, robotics, and vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
  • Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment, including off-hours support as needed
  • Understanding of food processing/packaging operations, FDA regulations, and NFPA 70/70E/78 standards
  • AutoCAD experience


Salary Description

110K - 130K

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Gehl Food and Beverage

  • Controls Engineer
    $110K — $130K *
    Lathrop, CA 95330 (San Joaquin County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Master Scheduler
    $75K — $95K *
    Germantown, MD 20874 (Montgomery County)
    Food & Beverages
    In-Person
  • Master Scheduler
    $75K — $95K *
    Germantown, WI 53022 (Washington County)
    Food & Beverages
    In-Person
  • Process Engineer
    $75K — $95K *
    Germantown, MD 20874 (Montgomery County)
    Food & Beverages
    In-Person
  • Aseptic Business Unit Supervisor | 3rd Shift
    $75K — $95K *
    Lathrop, CA 95330 (San Joaquin County)
    Food & Beverages
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Controls Engineer jobs: