Controls Engineer

Pressed Juicery is growing and hiring! If you’re passionate about wellness and community, join our team and make an impact!


About Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is at the forefront of the wellness movement and is dedicated to making healthy living as convenient and delicious as possible. Pressed operates over 100 retail stores, is available in nearly 3,000 supermarkets, and can be delivered to any US location through the Pressed Juicery website or app.


Our Mission

Pressed Juicery’s mission is to empower your wellness journey.


Our Workplace Culture

• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness!
• We speak up with radically candid communication.
• We wholeheartedly support personal and professional growth.
• We believe mistakes can be valuable and lead to continuous improvement.
• Lastly, we value excellence and strive to achieve greatness in all we do!


Our Values

• Community - as leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves.
• Passion - curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices.
• Growth - pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.

Our Benefits


• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match
• Free Pressed products!
• Employee Referral Program and other bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision*
• Awesome paid time-off benefits*
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid parental leave
• Focus on career-pathing and professional development!
*Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and vacation accrual.


Job Purpose
The Controls Engineer is an exempt, professional engineering role responsible for the design, programming, integration, and continuous improvement of complex automation and control systems that support Food & Beverage manufacturing operations. The position applies advanced knowledge of electrical engineering, industrial controls, and automation to develop control strategies, optimize system performance, and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. The Controls Engineer exercises independent judgment in planning and executing automation projects, establishing technical standards, and resolving high-level control system issues that impact plant performance, quality, and safety.

Essential Job Functions

Controls Design, Programming, and Standards
• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications (including AllenBradley and Wonderware platforms) for new and existing production systems.
• Create and implement control logic, safety interlocks, sequencing, and alarming strategies that support safe, efficient, and highly reliable operations.
• Establish and maintain controls standards, programming conventions, and documentation practices for the facility.

Automation System Integration
• Engineer and integrate sensors, instrumentation, motors/drives, vision systems, robotics, and other automation components into production lines and utilities.
• Design and configure industrial networks (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet) to ensure robust, secure, and highavailability communication between devices and systems.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, IT, and OEMs) to define requirements and implement automation solutions that meet business needs.

Advanced Troubleshooting and Technical Leadership
• Serve as the subject matter expert for complex electrical, instrumentation, networking, and control system issues, providing guidance to maintenance and operations teams.
• Use structured problemsolving, data analysis, and rootcause methodologies to diagnose recurring or highimpact automation problems and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership during critical breakdowns or production interruptions, including directing internal and external resources as needed.

Commissioning, Projects, and Continuous Improvement
• Lead the controls scope of capital projects, including concept development, design reviews, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Develop project plans, estimates, and schedules for automation initiatives and ensure delivery against cost, scope, quality, and timing expectations.
• Analyze production and system performance data to identify opportunities to increase uptime, reduce downtime, improve process control, enhance operator usability, and strengthen safety performance.
• Recommend and implement control system modifications and technology upgrades that drive longterm reliability and operational excellence.

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