
Controls Engineer
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TreeHouse Foods seeks a Controls Engineer to provide technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. The role includes troubleshooting and optimizing controls, supporting capital projects, leading startup and commissioning activities, and driving continuous improvement across the facility. The posting describes the role as full-time and on-site, and also as fully remote based out of Illinois, Texas, or Georgia; its stated annual compensation range is $106,700 to $160,100.
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IL Works from Home
TX Works from Home
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Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Works from Home
Job Type:
Engineering Manufacturing
Job Posting Title:
Controls Engineer
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
What You Gain:
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Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
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401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
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Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
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Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
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An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
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Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to provide advanced technical support for control systems and automated production equipment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing control functionality, supporting capital projects, leading startup and commissioning activities, maintaining technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency across the facility.
You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
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Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving installation, maintenance, and operation of control systems and automated production processing and packaging equipment.
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Interface with Operations, Technical Services, and internal or external resources on design and operational issues.
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Support implementation of operational and cost efficiency initiatives in automation driven by data analysis.
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Lead or support problem-solving methodologies and root cause analyses to continuously improve processes.
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Support training of peers, Operators, and Maintenance staff on control methods and processes.
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Ensure technical solutions comply with company security practices and audit requirements in partnership with IT.
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Provide technical support to capital project teams.
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Support execution of startup protocols, including Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, commissioning, qualification, and verification.
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Prepare and maintain documentation, technical standards, and control system records related to job activities.
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Support change management and backup procedures for automation programs and files.
Important Details:
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This is a full-time, on-site role on first shift. Occasional flexibility may be required to support alternate shifts and weekends.
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This is a fully remote role based out of Illinois, Texas or Georgia.The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $106,700.00 - 160,100.00 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
You’ll fit right in if you have:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
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Minimum of 3-5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
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Strong knowledge of electronics, controls, mechanical and electrical components found in food manufacturing machinery and safety standards for food production equipment is required.
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Hands-on technical experience with installation and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a sanitary environment is required.
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Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools are preferred.
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Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
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Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
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Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you’re ready to join our team!
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]
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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We want to ensure your career journey with TreeHouse Foods is safe and secure. Scammers may attempt to impersonate our company by sending fake job offers, interview, and sensitive document requests. If you receive an email claiming to be from us, always verify the sender’s email address—it should match our official company domain (@treehousefoods.com) exactly. We will never ask for payment, financial, or personal information and documents as part of our interview process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us directly by visiting the Contact page on our website (http://www.treehousefoods.com/contact-us/default.aspx) . Stay vigilant to protect yourself from recruitment scams.
Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations: At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]
To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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