Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Glanbia – West Haven, CT  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to oversee all controls and automation activities across our West Haven and Orange, CT facilities. This role involves providing technical leadership and 24/7 support for electrical and control systems. You'll work with a range of technologies from the 1980s to the latest instrumentation, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems. If you are passionate about automation and controls, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This permanent position will report to the Sr. Engineering & Maintenance Manager and the duties and skills include but are not limited to the following; 

• Develop comprehensive plans for automation projects, including system architecture, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Promote best-in-class automation practices and innovative engineering/manufacturing disciplines.
• Supervise and/or perform PLC and HMI installation, modification, design, and programming.
• Lead and support electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Investigate and resolve controls-related issues, and perform repairs and upgrades on production equipment.
• Stay updated on technology trends and research leading-edge technologies for business applications.
• Collaborate with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide implementation guidance.
• Design and conduct plant trials to implement engineering changes and evaluate equipment productivity.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC ControlLogix Platform and development tools.
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA/HMI design, configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with closed-loop controls and tuning.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in West Haven & Orange, CT and is fully onsite.

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.