Controls Engineer

This position is responsible for the planning and tasks related to the design, construction, maintenance, and optimization of the facility’s infrastructure and equipment within areas of assigned specialty and expertise. Areas of specialties include Brewery Design, Packaging Engineering, Utility Systems, Capital Project Management, Equipment Sourcing & Installation, Process Automation & Optimization, Maintenance & Repair, and Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Essential Duties: • Assist in the design, development, testing, and communication of new processes, systems, or equipment; reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs • Assist in the creation and modification of engineering specifications. • Provide technical support for the engineering process; assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues; determine, implement and/or evaluate effectiveness or correction action to remedy issues • Identify and resolve equipment, production, package, facility or process issues and document changes • Support the design, standardization, and implementation of industrial control systems, including PLC hardware, network architecture, and control panel design, in alignment with the New Belgium Brewing standard including Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and Wonderware and ProLeiT SCADA systems • Collaborate with internal teams and system integrators to develop, review, and modify PLC and HMI logic, ensuring safe, reliable, and maintainable operation of brewing and packaging equipment • Participate in design review and provide feedback for improvements • Support the implementation of control measures to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of engineering solutions • Conduct research and gathering data to support engineering projects; monitor progress and performance against the project plan • Support project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; perform engineering design evaluations and work to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. • Develop, organize, analyze, and present results in support of operations or engineering projects to include scope development, vendor management, contract creation, specification development, timeline management, and capital procurement of materials and equipment • Review industry policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance. • Ensure safety targets are met • Support on-call teams as required • Other duties as assigned Education/ Experience/Skills: • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 7+ years of experience in the field or equivalent • Knowledge in brewing and food and beverage engineering practices, brewery and process equipment, process flow, and facility requirements • Solid and proven experience delivering engineering projects; first round solution design, detailed P&ID development; mechanical drawing review; factory acceptance testing • Demonstrated project management/financial management expertise to include successfully managing projects, contractors, internal and external teams, budgets, scope, and timeline • Advanced computer skills including engineering applications and project management software including AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel and Word • Ability to develop experimentation and test methods and protocol to prove engineering concepts • Proven ability to understand and design mechanical systems with a strong working knowledge of process and electrical engineering. Percent of Travel: Up to 25% Working Conditions: Office, Distribution Center, Production Areas, Construction Areas Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons. Starting Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 All Full time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process. EEO Statement Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community. Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good. When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world-class beer to our fans – and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Empowered people make exceptional beer – and build successful, lasting businesses. At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day. If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric—well, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us. We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities. This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education. Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world. And our company’s future depends on it, too. While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022. We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs. As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.