Process Control Engineer

Overview In this role you drive continuous improvement in beverage production through automation upgrades and control systems expertise. You will lead PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, process control design, and cross-functional collaboration to boost plant reliability and efficiency. You’ll mentor technicians and develop training plans to uplift the team. The role sits at the intersection of manufacturing excellence and advanced automation, offering meaningful impact on production performance. Compensation / BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsLife and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insuranceShort-term and long-term disability401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match12 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Paid Sick Time Off ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and resolve automation system issues using PLCs, HMIs, and Ethernet networks; identify root causes and implement permanent fixesPerform predictive maintenance using condition monitoring to prevent unexpected breakdowns and issue PM work ordersAnalyze performance trends and drive root cause corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiencyLead continuous improvement projects and apply engineering solutions to enhance plant performance and machine uptimeOversee automation infrastructure upgrades and develop disaster recovery strategies for system resilienceDesign and implement process control strategies to optimize production efficiencyDevelop and program PLC, SCADA, and DCS for process automationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new automation technologies on production linesLead capital projects and system upgrades involving automationWork with control systems such as Rockwell PlantPAx, Siemens PCS7, Honeywell Experion, or Emerson DeltaVSpecialize in continuous process manufacturing including beverage bottling, pasteurization, and brewing to align automation with industry requirements Key requirementsAdvanced control theory, industrial networks, PID tuning, and higher-level programming (structured text, function blocks)Strong PID tuning and process control to optimize filling, pasteurization, and packagingAbility to design, integrate, and troubleshoot automation systems (sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo motors, motion control)Experience with high-speed bottling, canning, packaging automation (case packers, fillers, conveyors)Data acquisition and analytics to track OEE and process optimizationCIP automation and batch control for food safety and qualityStrong time management and prioritization abilitiesDetail-oriented with proactive troubleshootingProficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and reportingAbility to handle confidential information and maintain professionalismStrong customer focus to meet operational and business needs through automation and control solutionsOwnershipResults FocusCommunicationPLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS programmingVFDs and servo systems, motion controlRockwell PlantPAx, Siemens PCS7, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV