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Leprino · 2 days ago

Controls Engineer II

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $128K/yr

6+ years exp

Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. They are seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, build, and integrate automation systems for their manufacturing operations, focusing on hands-on controls engineering and system integration.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Katie Matero

Responsibilities

Build automation applications that expand our process capabilities and help our teams improve how plants operate

Write controls solutions that create seamless integration across Leprino plants while supporting reliable, transparent system performance

Develop and update PLC and HMI programs with clear documentation that supports safe, long-term use

Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems to restore performance and reduce production interruptions

Focus on smaller capital projects and hands on automation work, while teaming with Controls Engineers who guide the controls scope for major capital projects at our plants

Support new equipment installation, system commissioning, testing, and validation for pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, HMI screens, pushbuttons, and robotic elements

Present practical guidance to plant personnel and help newer engineers develop strong technical skills

Review project needs, organize work to fit timelines, and identify early signs of scope changes that affect budget or deliverables

Contribute to automation improvements that reduce losses, enhance performance, and strengthen the stability of our manufacturing systems

Share accurate progress updates, support safe work practices, and help maintain high quality standards in a regulated environment

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA integrationControlLogix processorsWonderware software suiteAutomation engineeringTroubleshootingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field

A minimum of six years of experience in PLC or SCADA integration, including programming with ControlLogix processors or using the Wonderware software suite such as System Platform, InTouch, DASABCIP, InSQL, or MES Operations

A background supporting small capital projects or system-level automation work

The ability to travel up to 50 percent to our domestic facilities

Preferred

A Master's degree in Engineering

Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a controls engineer

Familiarity with robotic integration or advanced industrial communication networks

Prior involvement in the installation or validation of new line automation as part of a project team

Benefits

Life, medical/dental/vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Ten paid holidays

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Annual merit increases

LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

Company

Leprino

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Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.

Founded in 1950

Denver, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.leprinofoods.com

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