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Job Description
Join a dynamic team in a large-scale bakery manufacturing environment, specializing in baked goods such as croissants, muffins, cupcakes, and cakes for the North American market. This role involves updating and programming for Rockwell/Allen Bradley systems, working closely with the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation and integration of new equipment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and program Rockwell/Allen Bradley HMI's, PLC's, and Servo Drives.
- Serve as a liaison between the maintenance and engineering teams.
- Oversee maintenance tasks and assist in managing CAPEX projects.
- Collaborate with vendors and third-party integrators to ensure equipment meets programming specifications.
- Lead and guide four controls technicians.
- Engage in 60-70% office work including project management and facility improvements.
- Spend 30-40% of time on the floor for programming and troubleshooting tasks.
- 5 years in controls engineering with expertise in troubleshooting and programming HMI/PLC's (Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred).
- Strong project management skills involving vendors and new equipment.
- Ability to validate language specifications and guide a team of controls technicians.
- Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or food and beverage.
- Robotics experience, particularly with ABB systems.
This role is based in a climate-controlled industrial bakery where adherence to hygiene standards is essential, including wearing beard and hair nets. The facility houses a team of 650 individuals with ongoing expansion plans. Enjoy a collaborative work culture focused on automation and equipment modernization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
health, dental, vision, 401k match and paid PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Marion,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000