Controls Engineer

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000/year (based on experience)

Are you ready to join a team that helps feed North America? Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative, is seeking a talented and experienced Controls Engineer to join our Production Facility in Woodland, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll combine technical expertise and project management skills to develop, implement, and support automation and control solutions that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall product quality.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll design, program, and support control systems and equipment to ensure our manufacturing processes operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety standards.

• Supervise maintenance staff, including technicians and electricians, to ensure proper troubleshooting methods and technical training.
• Lead and assist with complex troubleshooting, programming, and control strategy development.
• Design, implement, and maintain control systems for new and existing production equipment.
• Manage electrical installations, maintenance, and safety in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify and implement energy conservation and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production teams to define and solve equipment or design challenges and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform all duties in compliance with customer, regulatory, and company food safety and quality standards.
• Undertake additional duties as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in electrical or industrial controls engineering.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during our Pack Season (July-October).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in three-phase electrical distribution and control.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI troubleshooting and program development using Rockwell Automation platforms (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text, FactoryTalk View).
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and process controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of advanced control theory, including PID loop control, motion control, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, and user-defined tag structures.
• Experience with Microsoft Server, networking, domain administration, and SQL Server development.
• Effective communication with operations management, maintenance staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising and directing maintenance technicians, electrical technicians, or controls staff in a high-volume facility.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with project management, industrial instrumentation, and control systems integration.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or process industry environment.

Why Join PCP?

At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role based out of our production facility in Woodland, CA.

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Our Woodland tomato production facility is a leader in the industry, using state-of-the-art technology to produce diced, crushed, stewed tomatoes, sauces, and paste. Our investment in innovation, sustainability, and product quality makes this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and stable organization.

Our facility is located in Woodland, CA, a charming city in Yolo County, known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area, a thriving arts scene, and close proximity to Sacramento, Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally, the city has a strong economy and a growing business community, making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.