Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process SystemsSalary: $125,000 – $145,000 + Discretionary Bonus (10%) + BenefitsJob Type: Full-Time, ~45-55 hours per weekTravel: 20-25% within the U.S.Start Date: ASAPSponsorship is not availableRelocation assistance is availableSenior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems DescriptionOur client in the industrial automation and process systems industry is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to add to their team. In this role, you will lead full project lifecycles for industrial automation and process control systems. Leveraging your background in PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, and system integration, you will work closely with clients to deliver customized automation solutions for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is well‑suited for candidates who want to mentor others, are comfortable working directly with customers, and thrive when leading in hands‑on project environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with strong long‑term growth potential and future leadership opportunities.Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems ResponsibilitiesDevelop automation and control system architecture diagramsDesign electrical control panels and create schematic drawings using AutoCADSpecify control system components and prepare system documentationDevelop PLC I/O assignments and program using Allen‑Bradley Logix platformsDevelop HMI/SCADA applications using industry‑standard platformsDesign industrial communication networks and supporting data infrastructureDevelop custom applications and database integrations using VB.NET and SQLSupport new/existing client systems and participate in onsite commissioning/startup activitiesTrain client operations and maintenance teams on equipment and control system functionalityMentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineersSenior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required7+ years industrial automation and controls programming experience requiredExperience within food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries requiredStrong PLC and HMI programming experience requiredDemonstrated expertise in system integration and commissioning requiredProficiency with Allen‑Bradley Logix and AutoCAD 2D/3D required#J-18808-Ljbffr