Within our Plant Technical team in Greeley, CO, Leprino is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive our organization to larger equipment reliability and production efficiencies! We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best," and that's why we're dedicated to working harder, investing more, and continually innovating.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and $92,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

Responsibilities include:

• Integrating all computer systems and process controls within the facility, including PLCs.
• Troubleshooting processes and process controls using PLC Ladder Logic.
• Programming and troubleshooting variable frequency drives.
• Maintaining 5S standards.
• Collaborating with the plant controls team on new system start-up and commissioning.
• Providing technical support and training to the controls team.
• Offering guidance to hourly maintenance employees and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Responding to maintenance emergencies and planning major repairs and installations.
• Establishing critical system priority lists and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of related industrial controls experience, including PLC/HMI programming.
• Demonstrated controls and networking project experience.
• 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others.
• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A degree in an Engineering or Industrial Management field, or four (4) years as a maintenance supervisor in a dairy manufacturing facility.
• Reading and understanding Allen Bradley/Wonderware, ladder logic, and P&IKD loops.
• Experience in PLC/SLC development and programming.
• Dairy/cheese manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a Work Order Execution system within MAXIMO.
• Four (4) years of experience in troubleshooting and commissioning all types of process instrumentation.

Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Offering you in return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?