Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (Hiring Immediately)

Were hiring an Automation & Controls Engineer to support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects for clients in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and industrial sectors. This role involves full-cycle project executionfrom front-end engineering through detailed design, installation, and start-up. Youll help deliver robust control system solutions for facilities ranging from small-scale upgrades to complex new builds.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and batch control systems

Create controls deliverables : device lists, I / O lists, control narratives, wiring diagrams, panel designs, and layout drawings

Support design of electrical systems (480VAC and below) including power distribution, grounding, and conduit layout

Prepare and review specifications for control panels, instrumentation, and engineered equipment

Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, procurement, construction, and design teams

Lead commissioning and start-up of control systems at project sites (domestic travel ~30%)

Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) and ensure quality, compliance, and documentation

Review P&IDs and define instrumentation / control scope with process teams

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to department standards development

Track design progress, support proposal development, and assist with estimating hours and resources

Support client relationships and help identify future automation opportunities

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited)

3+ years of automation and controls experience in an EPC or industrial setting

Strong understanding of control panel design, I / O systems, and electrical design standards (e.g., ANSI, IEEE)

Experience with PLC and HMI platforms such as Rockwell and Siemens

Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD / MicroStation familiarity preferred

FE (EIT) certification required; ability to obtain TWIC

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel up to 30% for site support and commissioning

Preferred Qualifications :

PE license preferred

Experience with :

SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition)

MES systems (PTC ThingWorx, Sepasoft, Parsec TrakSYS)

Safety systems (ISO 13849, ISA / IEC 61511)

Control standards such as UL508A, NFPA, ISA, IEC

Risk assessment and safety system design

PlantPAX, PackML, BatchSIM, SISTEMA, and IAB tools

Multiple PLC platforms (GE, Modicon, Mitsubishi, Triconex, etc.)

Why Join Us :

Be part of a nationally recognized team delivering cutting-edge automation solutions to clients shaping the future of food, pharma, and industrial manufacturing. Youll gain exposure to major capital projects, collaborative teams, and a path for career growth in automation, controls, or engineering leadership. Additional locations St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA

Apply today to engineer the next generation of smart, efficient manufacturing systems.