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To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, US Waffle is seeking a dynamic and skilled Controls Engineer to join our team in Hazelwood, MO.\nThis role is responsible for supporting and advancing the plant’s automation, controls, and electrical systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations.\nThe Controls Engineer will own PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems across the facility, ensuring uptime, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting new equipment integration and capital projects. This role is critical in driving automation performance, reducing downtime, and building technical capability within the maintenance team.\nThis position is part of the maintenance team and is expected to operate as a hands-on contributor, actively supporting daily plant operations. The role will work side-by-side with maintenance technicians on the floor, including troubleshooting equipment issues and occasionally performing mechanical and electrical work as needed to support uptime.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nReport to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance.\nTroubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls-related issues to minimize downtime and support production needs.\nOwn and support all plant control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and SCADA systems\nOwn and support all plant control systems, including PLCS, HMIs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.\nActively support the maintenance team on the floor as part of daily operations\nOccasionally perform mechanical and electrical work (“turn a wrench”) to support uptime and team effectiveness\nDevelop, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency\nSupport and lead controls integration for new equipment and capital projects, including:\nFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)\nStartup and commissioning support\nSystem validation and performance optimization\nStandardize controls architecture and documentation across the plant\nMaintain and update electrical schematics, network layouts, and controls documentation\nPartner with OEMs (e.g., ovens, packaging systems) to support troubleshooting, upgrades, and system improvements\nEnsure proper backup and version control of all PLC and HMI programs\nSupport plant network related to controls systems (OT network), ensuring secure and reliable connectivity\nIdentify and implement automation improvements to reduce labor, improve throughput, and enhance product quality\nSupport root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for recurring downtime and implement permanent corrective actions\nTrain and support maintenance technicians in basic controls troubleshooting and system understanding\nCollaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment readiness and minimal disruption to production\nEnsure all controls systems comply with safety standards, GMPs, and food safety requirements\nSupport integration of systems with ERP/plant systems (e.g., Plex) where applicable\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, controls, and system performance\nPerform other duties as assigned or of a similar nature or level\n Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field preferred)\n5+ years of experience in controls engineering within a manufacturing environment (food/CPG preferred)\nStrong experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell strongly preferred)\nExperience with HMI and SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or similar)\nStrong knowledge of: Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.). 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