Plant Automation & Control Engineer | Dayton, OH | Food Manufacturing | DeltaV & PI Historian

⚙️ Plant Automation & Control Engineer

📍 Location: Dayton, OH (On-site)
🏭 Industry: Food & Beverages / Bioindustrial Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
💼 Experience Level: Associate / Mid-Level (2–5 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Support available
💰 Compensation: Competitive base salary + annual bonus + full benefits

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in sustainable food and industrial manufacturing committed to nourishing the world safely and responsibly. As a Plant Automation & Control Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing plant operations through innovative automation and control solutions.

You’ll work hands-on with systems like DeltaV DCS and PI Historian, applying your technical expertise to enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiency across a highly automated facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement in a mission-driven environment.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain automation and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to optimize control system performance and plant uptime.

• Apply working knowledge of DeltaV DCS and other process automation platforms to manage plant operations.

• Troubleshoot automation issues, implement system upgrades, and support commissioning activities.

Process Optimization & Project Support

• Support capital project execution, ensuring adherence to instrumentation and automation standards.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and process teams to identify improvement opportunities.

• Use data from the PI Historian and other tools to track KPIs, assess system health, and recommend actionable improvements.

• Contribute to the standardization and governance of control systems across the organization.

Collaboration & On-Call Rotation

• Work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and leadership teams to deliver technical solutions.

• Participate in an on-call rotation (every three weeks for remote after-hours support).

• Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience in automation, controls, or process engineering.
✅ Strong foundation in controls engineering principles and instrumentation systems.

Preferred Skills

⭐ Experience with DeltaV DCS systems and control programming.
⭐ Working knowledge of industrial automation technologies and process instrumentation.
⭐ Intermediate project management and problem-solving skills.
⭐ Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical skills.

💡 Why Join

You’ll be part of a company that connects farmers, producers, and consumers across the world — delivering essential food, agricultural, and industrial solutions with sustainability at its core. Here, your engineering expertise directly contributes to creating a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible future.

This role offers:

• A collaborative, global team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

• A focus on innovation and process automation in modern manufacturing.

• Competitive pay, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 2–5 years in controls, automation, or process engineering

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or related discipline

• Industry Background: Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• Travel: Minimal

• On-Call: 1 week every 3 weeks (remote support rotation)

Ready to use your automation expertise to make a real-world impact?
Join a forward-thinking organization where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.

Maintenance Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cherokee, OK | $131K–$150K

🏭 Maintenance Manager
🗺️ Cherokee, OK
📍 Food & Beverages Industry | Onsite
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Management
📅 Full-time | 1 Position Available

✨ Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Limited assistance available
❌ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices that keep plant equipment, grounds, and production processes running efficiently. This leader will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety while leading the engineering and maintenance teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Plant Operations & Layout: Develop and optimize plant processing lines to support operational changes or expansions.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

• Team Leadership: Equip and guide engineering and maintenance teams with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to sustain facility operations.

• Budget & Projects: Oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects and ensure timely execution.

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Build strong working relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner closely with other departments to resolve daily operational challenges and drive plant-wide success.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify issues proactively and lead solutions in a structured, constructive manner.

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (meat industry experience preferred).

• Licenses/Certifications: State Mechanical Contractor’s License.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems.

• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems.

• Familiarity with CAD and PLC equipment.

• Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

• Excellent project and priority management.

• Effective communicator and self-starter with leadership skills across all organizational levels.

• Computer literacy (Excel, MS Word).

⚙️ Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods throughout the day.

• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs with proper technique.

• Work may require personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of critical operations, drive continuous improvements, and make a direct impact on plant safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.