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.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer | Winchester, KY | $84K–$114K + Quarterly Bonus

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Winchester, KY (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Compensation: $84,640 – $114,840 per year + 12.5% quarterly bonus
🎯 Level: Mid-level | Reports to Plant Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer to lead reliability, safety, and performance initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage the maintenance team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, reducing operational costs, and delivering on continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead plant safety processes to ensure zero incidents and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve equipment uptime, OEE, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and lead the maintenance team, ensuring skills and training align with plant needs.

• Manage capital projects, departmental budgets, and maintenance spend.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, 5-Why, ATS) to resolve critical equipment failures and prevent recurrence.

• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Oversee plant systems and processes with focus on TPM, maintenance excellence, and overall plant reliability.

• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and alignment with industry standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.

• 3+ years’ experience leading a manufacturing maintenance department or 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

• Proven expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and compliance practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with CMMS systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $84,640 – $114,840 annually
🎯 Bonus: 12.5% quarterly
🩺 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (FSA/HSA options available)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans (life, accident, disability)

• Wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 On-call: Some weekends and after-hours support as required by plant needs

Ideal Candidate

You’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, manufacturing environments. You know how to balance technical expertise with strong leadership, building high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence.

👉 Ready to lead maintenance excellence and drive plant reliability forward? Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Industrial Engineer II Jobs in Beaver Dam, WI | Manufacturing & Production

Job Title: Industrial Engineer II
Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing

Employment Details:

• Full-time position

• Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000

• Benefits: Full benefits package

• Relocation Assistance: Possible

• Interview Travel Reimbursement: Yes

Job Description:

A leading energy technology company is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to drive process improvement initiatives and operational excellence. The role involves implementing enterprise standards, leading process optimization efforts, and ensuring seamless integration of new product introductions within operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvements across the Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service).

• Coordinate the launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.

• Support facility transformation, technology transfer, and maintenance of production lines.

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure long-term improvement success.

• Apply demand-driven principles to enhance operational flexibility and efficiency.

• Optimize product, material, and information flow to reduce costs.

• Drive innovation and deploy engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to improve manufacturing methods and controls.

• Manage layouts, process definition, and equipment selection.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

• 3-5 years of experience in an engineering function

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience leading cross-functional projects

• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements

• Ability to work in varied production environments

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands

• Frequently required to stand and walk

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

• Frequent computer-based work

• Occasional travel required

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience Level: 2-5 years

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

• Willingness to Travel: Occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
This company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.