California Natural Products

Controls Engineer

California Natural Products  •  $110k - $130k/yr  •  Lathrop, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Now Hiring: Controls Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary Range: 110K - 130K

Why join our team?

  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
  • Amazing team & culture focused on:

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  • Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer analyzes plant processes and supports the control, optimization, and reliability of production assets. Responsibilities include designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting aseptic filling and processing lines and material-handling systems.

As part of a cross-functional team, this role provides technical support and implements enhancements for aseptic manufacturing systems with a focus on safety and quality. The Controls Engineer serves as an electrical controls resource for equipment development and troubleshooting and works closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance to meet production needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide machine support including but not limited to safety controllers, PLC's, HMI's, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software application support for MES and data collection systems.
  • Perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standards.
  • Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
  • Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines.
  • Provide training in the operation and maintenance of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
  • Participate in after-hours support for engineering groups on a rotating basis.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
  • 4–6 years of relevant technical/operational experience in manufacturing or production environments
  • Experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems (minimum 2 years), preferably Tetra Pak equipment
  • Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMI systems, and SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware)
  • Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware, robotics, and vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
  • Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment, including off-hours support as needed
  • Understanding of food processing/packaging operations, FDA regulations, and NFPA 70/70E/78 standards
  • AutoCAD experience
California Natural Products

About California Natural Products

CNP is committed to offering the highest quality products and service on time and at a competitive cost. We have a proven track record as innovators in the nutritional, natural and organic food industries. Let us share our 35+ years of experience and knowledge to create the best tasting, nourishing and convenient food and beverage products for your customers.

CNP has always been at the leading edge of developmental trends in foods and food ingredients. CNP invented and patented the natural processes for rice syrup, rice syrup solids, and rice milk in the 80's. CNP pioneered the packaging of natural and organic aseptic beverages in the 90's. CNP has been a proponent of and leader in the nutritional, natural and organic food movements since their founding.

CNP owns and operates a state-of-the-art aseptic processing and packaging facility in Lathrop, CA. However, our business does not stop within the walls of our facility. We always strives to deliver the highest customer satisfaction ratings in our industry. Some of the ways we are doing this is by bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. Since our inception more than 30 years ago, CNP has developed many new products that have been introduced to the marketplace. We continually reinvest in our facility, our people and our systems to give our customers the competitive edge they need to be leaders and increase business profitability. We are a client-focused organization and informed business partner with our clients.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lathrop, California
Year Founded
1980
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