Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Join Production and Process Technologies as a Controls Engineer and play a key role in designing and implementing automation and control solutions for sanitary food and beverage process systems. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and innovative engineer with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for industrial automation, and experience in delivering integrated control systems in fast-paced production environments.

Location

• Palmetto, FL.

Job Type

• Full Time

Job Duties

• Hands-on programming, system integration, and on-site commissioning at production facilities handling products such as dairy, juices, syrups, and soft drinks.

• Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver systems that meet both technical requirements and food industry regulations (e.g. FDA, USDA, FSMA).

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (primarily AllenBradley/Rockwell Automation) for sanitary liquid handling applications

• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems using Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, and Wonderware

• Develop and maintain control system programming using ladder logic, function block, and structured text, with a focus on implementing step sequencing, PID control, and interlocks for hygienic processing applications such as CIP, pasteurization, UHT/HTST, blending, and batching."

• Configure industrial networks and control architectures: EtherNet/IP, I/O Link, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Asi

• Specify and deploy control panels and instrumentation in sanitary environments (e.g., flow meters, conductivity sensors, temperature/pressure transmitters)

• Implement data collection and server setups, including SQL databases, Historians, and MES integration

• Create project documentation: functional specifications, SOPs, training manuals, network schematics, and IO lists

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) testing with a focus on validation and regulatory compliance

• Provide on-site startup support, troubleshooting, and operator training in live production facilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in controls engineering in the liquid food and beverage industry.

• Practical experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP), Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), pasteurization, batching, blending, and automation systems driven by recipes.

• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, FSMA)

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational and problem- solving skills

• Confident working both independently and collaborating in cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrate and uphold PPT Florida’s core values, including respect, communication, integrity, and accountability.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Up to 25% travel

• Office environment with occasional visits to construction sites or field locations.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

• May require lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE when visiting job sites.

• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for payroll or safety incident response.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent work/life balance

• Generous vacation policy

• Annual performance-based bonuses

• Paid time off

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Safety equipment provided

• 401k with company match

• Company cell phone

• Company credit card for all job/travel related expenses

• ESOP owned company - employees accrue ownership shares of the company beginning after one year of service

Production and Process Technologies (PPT Florida) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.