Controls Engineer

TreeHouse Foods • Carrollton, TX

77d • $106,700 - $160,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at our Carrollton, TX facility, home to the production of refrigerated dough products. We are seeking a Controls Engineer to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing control functionality, supporting capital projects, leading startup and commissioning activities, maintaining technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency across the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong knowledge of electronics, controls, mechanical and electrical components found in food manufacturing machinery and safety standards for food production equipment is required.
• Hands-on technical experience with installation and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a sanitary environment is required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools are preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving installation, maintenance, and operation of control systems and automated production processing and packaging equipment.
• Interface with Operations, Technical Services, and internal or external resources on design and operational issues.
• Support implementation of operational and cost efficiency initiatives in automation driven by data analysis.
• Lead or support problem-solving methodologies and root cause analyses to continuously improve processes.
• Support training of peers, Operators, and Maintenance staff on control methods and processes.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with company security practices and audit requirements in partnership with IT.
• Provide technical support to capital project teams.
• Support execution of startup protocols, including Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, commissioning, qualification, and verification.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, technical standards, and control system records related to job activities.
• Support change management and backup procedures for automation programs and files.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level