Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Own the systems that keep production running. As our plant-wide owner of control systems and instrumentation youll have end-to-end responsibility from concept and design through commissioning validation and continuous improvement for the technology that drives our manufacturing operations. This is a role with real ownership direct impact on product quality and the autonomy to shape how our systems evolve. Entry-level candidates with the right foundation are encouraged to apply.

What Youll Do

• Own Control Systems End-to-End: Serve as the plant-wide owner of all control systems and instrumentation from initial concept and design through installation commissioning validation and long-term maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Build and Maintain Critical Programs: Develop maintain and revise PLC and HMI programs to support production requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Shape New Systems: Assist in the design specification installation and commissioning of new control system equipment and instrumentation.
• Own the Data: Build configure and maintain plant data acquisition and historian systems ensuring accurate reliable process data capture for production quality and regulatory needs.
• Drive Risk Management: Perform process risk assessments related to control systems and instrumentation and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure Measurement Integrity: Conduct periodic process control verifications and instrument calibration reviews to maintain GMP compliance.
• Lead Validation Efforts: Assist in new equipment and control system validation execution and reporting (IQ OQ PQ).
• Document and Improve: Support process mapping and P&ID documentation and assist in documenting control system changes troubleshooting outcomes and validation results (deviations CAPA change control).
• Build Team Capability: Develop and implement new or revised SOPs for control systems and data acquisition and provide technical training to plant personnel.
• Champion Compliance: Maintain compliance with safety GMP and GLP requirements.

What You Bring

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline required; entry-level candidates will be considered
• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts instrumentation (flow pressure temperature pH level) and loop tuning
• Familiarity with PLC programming (ladder logic function block) and HMI development; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or equivalent preferred
• Able to perform physical tasks in production areas when required
• Comfortable working as part of a cross-functional interdisciplinary team

Technical Proficiencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel data analysis skills a plus
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD Autodesk Fusion or equivalent CAD/drawing platforms for P&ID and electrical drawing creation review and redline
• Familiarity with industrial data historians or process data logging platforms preferred
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk (View Historian AssetCentre) strongly preferred; experience with other DCS/industrial automation platforms (Ignition Wonderware or equivalent) also considered

Why Axiota

• True ownership: Youll be the go-to expert shaping how control systems evolve across the plant.
• Work that matters: Your systems directly support the quality and reliability of animal health products used by producers and veterinarians nationwide
• Room to build: This is a role where you can grow from entry-level fundamentals into deep technical ownership leaving your mark on plant infrastructure for years to come