Automation Engineer - Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Senior Automation Engineer | Food & Beverage Process ControlsAbout the Opportunity:Join a highly respected engineering and automation firm specializing in process controls and automation solutions for leading food & beverage manufacturers across North America. This is a unique opportunity to work on projects ranging from facility upgrades to large-scale greenfield manufacturing plants while maintaining significant autonomy and ownership over your work.

What You'll Do

Lead automation and process control projects from design through startup and commissioning.Design and support PLC, HMI, and process control systems within food & beverage manufacturing environments.Travel to customer facilities throughout the U.S. (approximately 50%) to support installations, startups, testing, and troubleshooting.Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, plant operators, maintenance teams, and engineering leadership.Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems.Manage multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior engineers as a technical resource.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.7-10+ years of Controls, Automation, or Process Controls Engineering experience.Strong experience with: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs, Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk / RSViewHMI systems and industrial networksDeep understanding of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and manufacturing processes.Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.Comfortable with approximately 50% overnight travel.

Preferred Experience

Food & Beverage manufacturingDairy processing (ice cream, cheese, yogurt, etc.)Systems integration environmentsStartup and commissioning of process control systemsCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $125,000 - $145,000/year100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and familiesApproximately 10% company retirement contributionCompany-paid travel expenses, hotels, rental cars, and mealsFlexible work environment with significant autonomyOpportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects with industry-leading manufacturersWhy Consider This Role?High autonomy and project ownershipNo micromanagement or excessive corporate hierarchyExposure to major food & beverage manufacturing projectsOpportunity to mentor engineers and grow technicallyDiverse work, travel, and customer interaction instead of sitting behind a desk all day📩 Interested? Let's connect to discuss the opportunity in more detail.