Job Description

Under the supervision of the Industrial Maintenance & Facilities Manager, the Automation Integrator will play a key role in the design, programming, and support of automated systems throughout the cheese production process--from milk intake and curd handling to pasteurization, aging, and packaging. Your expertise in controls and integration will directly contribute to product quality, food safety compliance, and operational uptime in a dairy environment.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot

PLC/HMI/SCADA-

based control systems for cheese processing equipment (e.g., pasteurizers, curd cutters, vats, presses, brining tanks, and packaging lines). Implement automation solutions for

Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems

, batch processing, and temperature/flow control. Ensure compliance with sanitary design standards specific to the dairy industry, as well as

FDA, USDA, and FSMA

Integrate sensors, valves,

variable frequency drives (VFDs),

and instrumentation for process control and monitoring. Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and production teams to resolve issues and implement system improvements. Conduct I/O checks,

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT),

and commission control panels and automated lines. Maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, ladder logic, batch sequences, and validation reports.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Over 5 years of experience in automation or controls integration within a dairy or food processing environment. Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation). Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.). Advanced skills in technical troubleshooting and documentation management. Strong attention to detail and precision. A strong sense of responsibility and autonomy. Versatility, flexibility, and reliability.

PREFERRED:

Experience with batch control systems and cheese plant automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell PlantPAx, Ignition, Aveva/Wonderware). Knowledge of CFIA and SQF standards, dairy traceability systems, and quality data collection. Experience integrating automation with MES/ERP systems.

Status:

Full-time, permanent.

Work schedule:

Day, evening, weekend rotation*


Work schedule can change to accommodate operational needs.*

Please send your resume along with a cover letter to

rh@fromagestalbert.com

indicating the job title and the posting reference number in the subject.

Please note that we thank each candidate for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.