Controls & Automation Engineer

A bit about us:

Founded over 80 years ago and based in Lathrop, CA, with additional operations associated with Wisconsin, we are a specialized food and beverage manufacturer focused on low-acid aseptic production. We produce shelf-stable products including cheese sauces, soups, broths, and protein drinks, operating with a strong emphasis on sterile operations, quality, teamwork, sustainability, and community involvement. With approximately 350 employees and a reputation for long-tenured employees and leadership, we offer the opportunity to join a stable organization where experienced professionals and new talent work together in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Vacation: 3 weeks to start
• Benefits: Benefits available after 30 days
• Stable Organization: Join a company with approximately 350 employees and a reputation for low turnover and long-tenured leadership
• Specialized Manufacturing: Work within low-acid aseptic food and beverage manufacturing
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals while contributing fresh expertise
• Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to make an impact within a specialized food manufacturing operation

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform controls engineering work within a manufacturing environment.
• Support manufacturing operations with a focus on controls engineering.
• Work within a low-acid aseptic food and beverage manufacturing operation.
• Apply controls engineering experience to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Leverage 4+ years of professional experience in controls engineering/manufacturing.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications Needed:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience or strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong controls engineering background applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Candidates with broader manufacturing experience will be considered, with food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.
• Local candidates preferred; relocation may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

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