HiFyve is hiring a Senior Controls Specialist in the food manufacturing industry in Turlock, CA!

Salary: $125,000/year + bonus opportunities

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, FSA/HSA

Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Travel: Occasional support to other plant locations

Overview

The Senior Controls Specialist supports plant operations by troubleshooting and optimizing control systems and electrical components. This hands-on role helps drive improvements in automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, and control systems
• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive/predictive maintenance on process control equipment
• Execute electrical repairs including motor wiring, starters, fuses, and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain specifications, standards, and operational parameters for electrical systems
• Manage control systems projects from scope through vendor oversight, implementation, and startup
• Serve as technical authority for electrical and control engineering matters
• Reduce operational costs through technical analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on priorities, timelines, and budgets
• Stay current on industry trends and recommend updates to systems and practices
• Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of electrical or controls engineering experience in the food or dairy industry
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (ControlLogix), HMIs, VFDs, and motor control systems
• Familiarity with one-line diagrams, schematics, and instrumentation
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing projects and working with vendors or contractors

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Preferred Certifications

• Electrical or Controls-related licenses or certifications (may be required during employment)

If you're interested, please apply!