Job Description

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.  

We are looking for a Process Controls Engineer, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of process control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems at two tomato processing plants in Firebaugh, CA and Hollister, CA. This role is responsible for achieving optimal production, product quality, and operational efficiency at our tomato plants. The role is located at the TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities: 

• PLC Programming: Develop, configure, and maintain PLC programs to control various stages of the fruit processing operations.
• HMI Development: Create intuitive and user-friendly Human-Machine Interfaces to monitor and control plant processes, ensuring operators have real-time visibility into the production environment.
• SCADA System Integration: Integrate Ignition SCADA system to gather and analyze data from various equipment and sensors, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• System Design: Analyze plant processes and recommend suitable software and automation solutions.
• Project Management:  Lead all aspects of projects, from data gathering and design to implementation, training and documentation through closing.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent amount of experience.  Specialization in control systems preferred.
• Requires at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 1+ years of control systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA hardware and software.
• Ability to create, read, analyze and develop technical procedures, process flow schematics, electrical, and instrumentation controls and knowledge of communication protocols and devices.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit check, work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October, and to travel to sister plant located in Hollister, CA, once or twice a week.

Compensation: 

The salary range is $115,000 - $130,500, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.