Senior Controls Engineer

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Coordinate the design, installation and start-up of process control, network, electrical, plant construction and process equipment projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $123,920 - $185,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and process improvement within the food and animal feed processing industries, with a strong focus on PLC equipment and systems. Capable of developing project scopes, managing multiple projects, and collaborating effectively with plant operators to optimize operations.

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Project ManagementProcess ImprovementPLC Equipment ExpertiseAnimal Feed Processing KnowledgeMechanical Engineering Background

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Hard Skills

Project DesignProcess DesignCapital EstimationProcess OptimizationCommissioning ExperienceConstruction Project ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisEquipment SpecificationImplementation PlanningTechnical Processing Expertise

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLCHMI (FactoryTalk View ME/SE)AutoCADMS Office SuiteAdobe/BluebeamCISCO Switch Configuration

Industry Keywords

Animal FeedFood ProcessingManufacturing OperationsProcess ControlElectrical DocumentationPlant DesignConstruction ProjectsProcess Equipment ProjectsGrain Processing SystemsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the design, installation and start-up of process control, network, electrical, plant construction and process equipment projects
Support Feed Manufacturing Operations and other business units across several manufacturing plants
Develop project scopes and drive process improvements with the Region Director of Manufacturing, International Business Teams and Plant Managers
Perform project and process design
Prepare capital and expense estimates
Select contractors
Specify and purchase equipment
Develop implementation timelines and coordinate implementation plans
Recommend methods and standard operating practices for safe and effective control, process optimization and meeting product specifications
Focus on PLC equipment and processes
Collaborate with plant operators on the processing floor
Commission, install and implement projects, including installations of up to three weeks
Provide training and refine operations improvements across all shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering with concentration in Mechanical, Agricultural, Food, Industrial, Feed Process Engineering or related degree
10+ years related work experience
Technical processing expertise in Animal Feed, Food or related industries
Working knowledge of mechanical or agricultural engineering and processing plants and equipment
Experience developing and refining process equipment projects and managing construction projects
Knowledge of grain or food processing systems
Project management and process improvement experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and cost initiatives
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam, AutoCAD and SKM
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with plant operators and understand equipment variables and operations
Ability to identify root causes and develop fact-based solutions
Ability to work 50% to 75% travel, including weekends and exposure to all shifts
2 years commissioning, reliability and/or maintenance experience preferred
Plant design background preferred
In-depth knowledge of food/animal feed processing plant and technology preferred
Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) and HMI (FactoryTalk View ME/SE) coding and implementation experience preferred
Allen Bradley VFD and SMC Soft Start control and configuration preferred
Basic CISCO switch configuration and troubleshooting preferred
Process Control and Electrical documentation creation and management preferred
Ability to work in manufacturing facilities with typical levels of dust and noise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k)
Well-being resources
Drug-free workforce