Corporate Controls MES Engineer

Position Overview

The Corporate Controls MES Engineer will be a member of the Daisy Brand Corporate Controls Engineering Department with a focus on delivering business intelligence services, BI software development, and Power BI reports utilizing Daisy Brand’s Control Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Microsoft Power BI servers/platforms.

They will work on Controls and Automation projects to support installation of new Control System MES functionality and upgrade of existing Control System MES functionality at all of Daisy Brand’s facilities.

The Corporate Controls MES Engineer will report directly to the Corporate Controls MES Engineering Team Leader. The Corporate Controls MES Engineer will work closely with the Corporate Controls Engineering Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Engineers to align on Standards and Processes for managing the Control System MES. Mentoring will be provided for gaining an understanding of the design and standards of the Daisy Brand Controls System Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Travel requirements: Up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

The Responsibilities of the Corporate Controls MES Engineer include, but are not limited to providing research services, application development, documentation, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the following:

• AVEVA/Wonderware’s Archestra Control System including graphics, troubleshooting, objects, the necessary scripts, and MES applications as needed to provide the needed MES functionality and information for operations.
• Modify and/or create some Microsoft Visual Studio C# applications.
• AVEVA’s Operations, Performance and Quality MES modules.
• AVEVA Work Tasks Business Process Management (BPM) software.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is based on AVEVA MES modules especially AVEVA’s Work Tasks Business Process Management (BPM) software.
• AVEVA’s BI Gateway to consolidate and aggregate data from different sources, making it manageable and accessible including data warehouse functionality.
• Rockwell PLCs as needed to provide the needed MES data and functionality.
• Microsoft Power BI Report Server (on-premises report Server) and Microsoft Power BI Power Platform (Cloud Based Services, off-premises reporting).
• Power BI data modeling, reports, dashboards, and infrastructure to meet the business needs and provide insights into key metrics.
• Migration of SSRS and Tableau reports to Power BI.
• Data feeds to external partners using Microsoft Sequel (SQL) Server Integration Services (2019 ).
• Microsoft Server, Microsoft SQL Server (2019 ) and Microsoft Reporting Services.
• Gathering and understanding of business requirements for data visualization and analysis.
• Collaboration with engineers and analysts to acquire, clean, and transform data for reporting purposes.
• Creation of complex DAX calculations and measures to support data analysis.
• Data security and compliance with best practices.
• This role may require additional responsibilities as needed to support team and business objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 7 years working within a Controls & Automation Engineering role in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or similar Industry is required.
• Ladder Logic Programming skill within Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix) is required.
• Advanced HMI Development is required, preferably within Wonderware (AVEVA) ArchestrA System Platform.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Principles is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio C#.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP Communication within a Plant Control System is required.
• Expertise with Microsoft Servers, SQL Server and SQL database systems is required.
• Expertise with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and Excel is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills is required.
• Ability to write, update and troubleshoot existing complex SQL queries is required.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team are required.
• Adaptability to changing business requirements is required.
• Excellent Formal and Informal Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills, Professional Attitude, and Professional Appearance are required.
• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office) are required.
• Experience with AVEVA MES, or a similar MES platform, is preferred.
• Experience with .NET programming environment is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI Report Server (on-premises report Server) and Microsoft Power BI Power. Platform (Cloud Based Services, off-premises reporting) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI development, including data modeling, reports and dashboards is preferred.
• Proficiency in Tableau is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and data visualization concepts is preferred.
• Knowledge of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for creating calculations is preferred.
• Familiarity with data warehouse concepts is preferred.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data modeling is preferred.
• Familiarity with other data visualization tools is preferred.
• Power BI certifications are preferred.
  
  

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.
  
  

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.