EMPWR creates high quality nutritious and delicious bars.
Our company was founded in 2020 and has experienced remarkable growth ever since. We produce some of the most iconic and leading brands, setting the standard for taste and texture in the market. We’re active in The Netherlands, Croatia, USA, Canada and Belgium, with 1300 passionate employees.
As one talented team, we share a passion for high quality nutritious and delicious bars. Acting as entrepreneurs in our professions, we team up with each other on an exciting path to growth. EMPWR prioritizes employee safety and creates a motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.
This year, we’re expanding even more and transform our operations into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With joined forces, we continue to grow.
Join us and help shape the future of healthy snacking!
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and supporting automation and control systems within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures production lines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably by integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
The Controls Engineer plays a critical role in supporting automated production lines, improving uptime and OEE, and leading the commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
Responsibilities
Automation & Controls Development
Design and program PLCs to support automated production systems
Configure and maintain HMI and SCADA systems to provide operators with real-time system visibility
Develop and maintain control panels and electrical schematics
Integrate sensors, motors, drives, and robotic systems into production environments
Troubleshooting & Support
Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control issues to minimize downtime
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
Identify root causes of system failures and implement corrective actions
Commissioning & Continuous Improvement
Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance
Drive improvements in system reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Operational Excellence
Support highly automated production lines and PLC-controlled equipment
Ensure HMI systems are user-friendly and effective for operators
Optimize performance of sensors, drives, and motors across production systems
Contribute to initiatives that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve throughput
Other Responsibilities
Enforce adherence to GMPs and Food Safety protocols at all times.
Rapidly escalate and resolve any Food Safety or Quality concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–7+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
Knowledge of industrial automation components including sensors, drives, and motors
Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning
Physical Requirements
Required to stand; use hands or fingers to handle or feel or reach.
May be required to walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit, climb.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or May require lifting, pulling or pushing of up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities