Controls Engineer

Company: Gpac
Location: Mount Olive
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer for their food manufacturing facility! This company has been around for over 100 years and makes delicious products that are enjoyed by folks around the world! Key Responsibilities: Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. Develop and implement control system solutions to improve production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. Lead the integration of new equipment and automation technologies into existing production lines. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems in control systems. Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of new control systems and equipment upgrades. Train maintenance and production staff on the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or a related field or equivalent experience 3 years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in food manufacturing or a similar industry. Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and SCADA systems. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, robotics, and industrial automation technologies. Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and machine learning. Perks: 80-100K on a base 401K matching 4% Profit Sharing of 6% 6th and 7th day pay for any weekend/holiday time Discretionary bonus Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Employee Discount Flexible Spending account Life Insurance Referral Program PTO No corporate red tape, family feel culture with open door policy If you’re interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com for immediate consideration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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