What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Ferrero?
About the Role:
We have a current opening for a Controls Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, maintaining, and optimizing automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and external vendors to support equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
This role will report to the Head of Maintenance in our Louisville facility and will oversee the EIT hourly employees.
Main Responsibilities:
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
Our Benefits & Perks:
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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We have a current opening for a Controls Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, maintaining, and optimizing automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and external vendors to support equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
This role will report to the Head of Maintenance in our Louisville facility and will oversee the EIT hourly employees.
Main Responsibilities:
- Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC based control systems supporting production and packaging equipment
- Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new and modified equipment
- Diagnose and resolve automation related downtime, partnering with Maintenance and Production teams
- Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and network documentation, standards, and best practices
- Collaborate with OEMs, integrators, and equipment suppliers on automation solutions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability
- Provide technical guidance to electricians and maintenance personnel as needed
- Ensuring the air conditioning for both production sites and offices. Ensuring maintenance activities in relation to any buildings.
- 4–7 years of hands on controls experience in a manufacturing environment
- Electrical Engineering degree preferred
- Strong experience with PLC programming
- Experience supporting high speed production or packaging lines preferred
- Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred; industrial manufacturing acceptable
- Ability to work in a fast paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment and support off shift troubleshooting when needed
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
Our Benefits & Perks:
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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