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Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
AgricultureFood & BeverageManufacturing
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1921 and operating across agriculture, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Its work spans animal nutrition, crop inputs, dairy foods, and agricultural technology, combining agricultural expertise with innovation and collaboration. The company’s cooperative model connects its products and initiatives with the needs of farmers, members, and communities, while its sustainability focus addresses the environmental and long-term challenges facing agriculture.
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Senior Controls Engineer (PLC) - Minnesota, Remote

Lead PLC, process-control, and plant equipment projects for Land O'Lakes feed manufacturing operations. Drive process improvements, commissioning, and project implementation across multiple manufacturing facilities.

USUnited StatesMNMinnesota
$123,920 – $185,880 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Lead the design, installation, and start-up of process control, network, electrical, plant construction, and process equipment projects
  • Support Feed Manufacturing Operations and other business units across multiple manufacturing plants
  • Define project scopes and advance process improvements with the Region Director of Manufacturing, International Business Teams, and Plant Managers
  • Complete project and process design activities
  • Prepare capital and operating expense estimates
  • Select project contractors
  • Specify and procure equipment
  • Create implementation timelines and coordinate execution plans
  • Recommend methods and standard operating procedures that support safe control, process optimization, and product specifications
  • Manage PLC equipment and related processes
  • Work with plant operators on the manufacturing floor
  • Commission, install, and implement projects, including assignments lasting up to three weeks
  • Train personnel and improve operations across all shifts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, concentrated in mechanical, agricultural, food, industrial, feed process engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Technical processing expertise in animal feed, food, or a related industry
  • Working knowledge of mechanical or agricultural engineering, processing plants, and plant equipment
  • Experience developing and refining process equipment projects and managing construction projects
  • Knowledge of grain or food processing systems
  • Experience in project management and process improvement
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cost initiatives
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and SKM
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with plant operators and understand equipment variables and operating conditions
  • Ability to identify root causes and develop evidence-based solutions
  • Ability to travel 50% to 75%, including weekends, and work around all shifts
  • Two years of commissioning, reliability, or maintenance experience preferred
  • Plant design experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of food or animal feed processing plants and technology preferred
  • Experience coding and implementing Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix, and HMIs using FactoryTalk View ME/SE preferred
  • Experience configuring Allen-Bradley VFDs and SMC soft starters preferred
  • Basic Cisco switch configuration and troubleshooting experience preferred
  • Experience creating and maintaining process control and electrical documentation preferred
  • Ability to work in manufacturing facilities with typical dust and noise levels

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Education assistance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Well-being resources
  • Drug-free workplace

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