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Automation Engineer

The Catania Oils

Location:
United States, Ayer

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you! Join a Legacy. Build the Future Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Automation Engineer to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment. Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family. Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges. Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work. Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed. Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.

Job Responsibility:

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to support production and packaging operations
Develop and maintain dynamic control plans to ensure efficient, safe, and scalable system performance
Lead the integration of automation systems with SQL databases and MES platforms for real-time data acquisition and analysis
Specify, install, and support motor control systems, including VFDs and servo drives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality
Support and enforce electrical safety standards, compliance with NFPA 70E, and best practices in electrical design
Subject matter expert with IoT devices, dashboards, and integrated automation systems
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to maintenance and engineering teams
Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement tools to drive process efficiency and reliability
Participate in capital projects from concept through commissioning and validation
Champion a culture of safety, ownership, and leadership within the plant

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in automation and electrical systems within a manufacturing or food packaging environment
Proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI/SCADA systems
Strong working knowledge of industrial networks, SQL databases, and control system architecture
Hands-on experience with electrical motor controls, VFDs, servo systems, and panel design
Skilled in developing and implementing dynamic control strategies and documentation
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment
Experience with food-grade automation and sanitation requirements
Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT, or smart manufacturing concepts
Project management certification or experience leading large-scale automation initiatives

What we offer:

competitive pay and benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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