Hiring: PLC Controls Engineer Company: The J.M. Smucker Co. Location: McCalla, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:30:50 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Manufacturing Execution Systems, PLC, Project Management About the job Experience: •4 years of relevant controls experience •1 year of leadership experience •5 years of manufacturing experience Required Skills: •This role has responsibility for systems optimization, reliability, continuous improvement, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development related to plant electrical power and process control systems. •In This Role You Will •Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes; Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility •Lead and oversee validation of the operating data from PLC into Proficy or other MES systems; Support plant PEs in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development Qualifications: •Associates Degree or higher is required •Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms •Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills •A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required •Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferred •Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!