Automation Control Engineer

Overview

Believer Meats is an innovative start-up revolutionizing the food industry through cultivated meat products. Our first U.S. commercial facility in Wilson, NC will be operational mid-2025 and our first cultivated chicken product is slated to hit the market this year. We are seeking a Director / Senior Director of Marketing to lead the overall marketing strategy, brand positioning, and growth initiatives.

Job Summary

The Automation and Control Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and maintaining automated systems used in manufacturing and production processes. This role ensures reliable operation of control systems, drives, and instrumentation that support plant efficiency, quality, and safety goals. The engineer will collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement through innovative control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet networks, and I / O networks to troubleshoot control automation system issues, identify root causes, and implement timely, permanent solutions.
• Specify, configure, and maintain VFDs, servos, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Analyze performance trends, conduct root cause corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and machine reliability.
• Use condition monitoring tools to perform predictive maintenance analysis on production equipment, identify potential maintenance needs, and issue preventive maintenance (PM) work orders to address issues before emergency breakdowns occur and to pinpoint root causes of maintenance challenges.
• Work with Facilities and Process Maintenance teams to repair and increase machine reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

EEO STATEMENT

Believer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact HR.

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