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.

Process Engineer - Project | Capital Projects, Manufacturing | Ripon, WI - $111,000 - $130,000

Job Title: Process Engineer - Project

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite)
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Job Category: Engineering
Compensation: $111,000 - $130,000 (Base Salary)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Eligible

Job Summary

The Process Engineer - Project will lead and manage capital projects to enhance workplace safety, product quality, process efficiency, and overall cost-effectiveness. This role requires close collaboration with engineering colleagues, as well as teams in production, quality, purchasing, planning, and maintenance. The selected candidate will focus on implementing and supporting new processes, equipment, and assembly systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the project leader for new process, equipment, and assembly system implementations.

• Analyze equipment, processes, and procedures to identify and address opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment acquisitions.

• Select and implement manufacturing processes to deliver competitive production costs.

• Optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement methods.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates in like-new condition.

• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures as needed.

• Coordinate projects and resolve daily troubleshooting issues.

• Develop and implement process documentation, including Visual Work Instructions.

• Provide production support and troubleshoot process issues.

• Drive cost reduction efforts in areas such as scrap, rework, and cycle time.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

• BS in Material Science, Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; OR 6 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise.

• Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing capital projects involving new equipment and/or systems.

• 2-4 years of engineering project experience in a metal manufacturing environment.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works, Creo).

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis.

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tools and systems specific to metal manufacturing processes.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and achieving world-class performance standards.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting for long periods, occasional standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.

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