Pilot Plant Controls & Automation Engineer
Core
Hands-on engineering role conducting daily setup/teardown of pilot plant equipment and providing technical leadership for automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems to support product development trials and improve plant performance.
Role type
Associate-level Pilot Plant Controls & Automation Engineer
Builds
Automation projects, equipment performance improvements, and manufacturing efficiency enhancements for pilot plant operations
Domain
Food manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming, SCADA programming, HMI configuration, SCADA systems troubleshooting, electrical controls troubleshooting, instrumentation troubleshooting, P&ID interpretation, electrical schematic reading, LOTO procedures, fire suppression system inspection, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Preferred skills
FDA/USDA/PSM regulated environment experience, industrial IT/OT infrastructure support, technical training development
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, VFDs, servo controllers, process instrumentation
Responsibilities
Conduct daily setup and teardown of pilot plant equipment, troubleshoot and resolve controls issues, develop and implement automation projects, partner with Operations and Maintenance teams, ensure alignment with company standards, develop technical training, read electrical schematics and P&IDs
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC