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AFB International · 18 hours ago

Automation Controls Engineer

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

AFB International is a leader in the pet food industry, dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners. As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will design, implement, and support automation and control solutions, playing a key role in the company's digital transformation and process performance enhancement.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, 500, 5)

Lead commissioning of automation control systems and projects

Develop SCADA/HMI solutions

Apply advanced ladder logic and phase logic for batch process control

Configure, install, and maintain automation software & hardware

Support OT infrastructure following Purdue Model and industrial networking best practices

Manage capital projects—scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution

Ensure cGMP compliance and process documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement

Qualification

Allen Bradley PLCsLadder logicSCADA/HMIIndustrial controlsElectrical systemsOT systems commissioningProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Expertise in Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and related software

Strong grasp of ladder logic, control system design, and troubleshooting

SCADA/HMI experience (preferably AVEVA / Wonderware / InBatch and/or Ignition)

Deep understanding of industrial controls, electrical systems, and instrumentation

Experience commissioning network-based OT systems

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred

Preferred

Background in food, flavoring, or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Experience in liquid/dry blending and spray drying processes

Familiarity with cGMP environments and automated batch processing

Benefits

Career Development – We believe in investing in our people

Company

AFB International

AFB International is a food production company providing liquid and dry palatability enhancers.

Founded in 1986

St. Charles, Missouri, USA

201-500 employees

http://afbinternational.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

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