Own the systems that keep production running. As our plant-wide owner of control systems and instrumentation, you'll have end-to-end responsibility — from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement — for the technology that drives our manufacturing operations. This is a role with real ownership, direct impact on product quality, and the autonomy to shape how our systems evolve. Entry-level candidates with the right foundation are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
Own Control Systems End-to-End: Serve as the plant-wide owner of all control systems and instrumentation — from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and long-term maintenance and continuous improvement.
Build and Maintain Critical Programs: Develop, maintain, and revise PLC and HMI programs to support production requirements and drive continuous improvement.
Shape New Systems: Assist in the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of new control system equipment and instrumentation.
Own the Data: Build, configure, and maintain plant data acquisition and historian systems, ensuring accurate, reliable process data capture for production, quality, and regulatory needs.
Drive Risk Management: Perform process risk assessments related to control systems and instrumentation, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
Ensure Measurement Integrity: Conduct periodic process control verifications and instrument calibration reviews to maintain GMP compliance.
Lead Validation Efforts: Assist in new equipment and control system validation execution and reporting (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Document and Improve: Support process mapping and P&ID documentation, and assist in documenting control system changes, troubleshooting outcomes, and validation results (deviations, CAPA, change control).
Build Team Capability: Develop and implement new or revised SOPs for control systems and data acquisition, and provide technical training to plant personnel.
Champion Compliance: Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, and GLP requirements.
What You Bring
BS degree in an Engineering discipline required; entry-level candidates will be considered
Fundamental understanding of process control concepts, instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, pH, level), and loop tuning
Familiarity with PLC programming (ladder logic, function block) and HMI development; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or equivalent preferred
Able to perform physical tasks in production areas when required
Comfortable working as part of a cross-functional, interdisciplinary team
Technical Proficiencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel data analysis skills a plus
Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion, or equivalent CAD/drawing platforms for P&ID and electrical drawing creation, review, and redline
Familiarity with industrial data historians or process data logging platforms preferred
Proficiency with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk (View, Historian, AssetCentre) strongly preferred; experience with other DCS/industrial automation platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, or equivalent) also considered
Why Axiota
True ownership: You'll be the go-to expert shaping how control systems evolve across the plant.
Work that matters: Your systems directly support the quality and reliability of animal health products used by producers and veterinarians nationwide
Room to build: This is a role where you can grow from entry-level fundamentals into deep technical ownership, leaving your mark on plant infrastructure for years to come