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Senior Controls Engineer – Food / Chocolate ManufacturingLocation: 100% RemoteTime Zone: Must support PST working hoursRole Summary:Seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support and optimize PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation systems for food-grade (chocolate) manufacturing processes including mixing, tempering, molding, and packaging. Focus on system reliability, food safety, and continuous improvement.Key Requirements:5+ years of controls engineering experience (food/CPG preferred)Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (Vision) – HMI, alarms, tags, scriptingKnowledge of industrial instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, VFDs)Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematicsExperience supporting 24/7 manufacturing environmentsResponsibilities:Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC & SCADA systemsSupport equipment commissioning and process improvementsCollaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teamsMaintain system documentation and backupsEnsure compliance with food safety and electrical standardsPreferred:Food/chocolate/confectionery manufacturing experienceBatch/recipe systems, safety PLCs, packaging equipmentIndustrial networking (Ethernet/IP), SQL/Python knowledgeBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experienceAdditional Details:100% remote rolePST time zone availability requiredIndustryFood & Beverages