Trend Personnel Services
Rockwall, TX
Estimated pay: Est. $45–$54/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)
Shift: Full time
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Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing (19EE077AFA8926de) Rockwall, Texas Salary: USD100000 - USD110000 per year + Benefits and More! $110,000 – $120,000 per year Trend Personnel Services is working on behalf of our client who is a rapidly growing, premium North American chocolate manufacturer to find an exceptional Controls Engineer for their brand‑new, 225,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and distribution campus opening in Rockwall, Texas in 2026. This is a rare ground‑floor opportunity to own automation from day one — commissioning new production lines, establishing standards, and building the technical foundation of a next‑generation food manufacturing facility. If you are passionate about building systems that last, this is the role for you.
Join the startup team of a brand‑new, technologically advanced manufacturing campus — build your systems, set your standards. Competitive compensation of $110,000–$120,000 with a well‑capitalized, founder‑led company investing for the long term. Work with modern platforms: Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Ignition SCADA. High‑visibility role reporting directly to the Head of Automation, IT & OT — real influence on automation strategy. Stable, growing company with three North American facilities and continued expansion underway. Collaborative environment working alongside Maintenance, Production, Quality, and external OEM partners.
The Controls Engineer serves as the primary technical owner of all automation and control systems throughout the facility — including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, and machine integration. Reporting to the Head of Automation, IT & OT, this role works closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Engineering, OEMs, and external integrators.
Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks across the facility. Lead the comm