Job Description

Location: Milbank, SD
Join Our Team at Valley Queen!

Do you love technology and solving problems? Are you excited about making systems smarter and more efficient? If so, we’d love to have you on our team as an Automation Engineer!

What You’ll Do

• Design and manage automation projects from start to finish—think PLC programming, HMI screens, and system start-ups.
• Keep our automated systems running safely and smoothly.
• Troubleshoot and improve systems like PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to make processes better.
• Make sure everything meets food safety and regulatory standards.
• Train and support automation technicians.
• Stay up to date on the latest automation trends and technologies.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation —or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygienic design is a plus.
• Bonus points for experience with robotics, vision systems, or automated packaging lines.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay and great benefits.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.
• A supportive team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Work for a company that’s been a leader in dairy for decades.