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Join Aurora Organic Dairy as a Controls Engineer and help keep our Platteville processing facility running at its best. In this hands-on technical role, you'll support automation systems, industrial networks, PLC programming, plant data collection, and capital project implementation—all while contributing to a company committed to organic dairy integrity, operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving technical problems, improving manufacturing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and seeing your work make a direct impact on plant performance, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with a recognized Top Workplace. What You'll Do

• Maintain and improve plant industrial systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Program and support PLC systems, industrial networks, and connected platforms such as ERP and factory efficiency systems.
• Support shop floor data collection, data mining, and operational reporting needs across the plant.
• Assist with programming, technical planning, and implementation for capital projects and new equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and make system changes to meet evolving operational needs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and other plant teams to coordinate projects, repairs, and process improvements.
• Participate in equipment selection and support project implementation from concept through completion.
• Support food safety, food quality, HACCP, and SQF programs by monitoring, reporting, training, and helping maintain compliance. What We're Looking For
• Degree or certification in Engineering, or equivalent related work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, industrial programming, or a related technical role.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and RS suite programs.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, system maintenance, and plant automation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.
• Familiarity with virtual environments and vCenter is preferred.

Work Environment This role includes time in both office and plant floor environments. Candidates should be comfortable working in a high-speed manufacturing setting that may involve walking, climbing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds at times, and working in changing or adverse conditions. Scheduled and unscheduled travel may be required. Why Join Aurora Organic Dairy? At Aurora Organic Dairy, our work connects people, animals, land, and communities through organic dairy production. We value teamwork, excellence, innovation, transparency, stewardship, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As part of our Platteville team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute technical expertise that supports safe operations, quality products, and continuous improvement every day. Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with company match
• Training and career development opportunities
• Life insurance and optional short-term disability coverage
• Tuition support for career development
• Parental leave
• Scholarship opportunities for qualifying family members of employees Apply Today If you're ready to bring your controls, automation, and manufacturing expertise to a company where your work matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person