Maintenance Controls Engineer

Korbel Champagne Cellars offers a benefits-rich role in Guerneville, CA onsite, featuring Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Life Insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and Paid Time Off. This Maintenance Controls Engineer position focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing automation for high-speed champagne production lines, with emphasis on PLC programming and Ignition SCADA integration to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission control systems for bottling, labeling, capping, and packaging lines.
• Develop and maintain PLC logic, primarily using Allen-Bradley platforms, for production equipment.
• Integrate VFDs, servo systems, photo eyes, sensors, bottle counters, accumulation tables, and other field devices.
• Lead projects to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and implement new automation technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to meet OEE targets.
• Fully integrate all line controls with Ignition SCADA for real-time monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, HMI screens, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering within food/beverage, bottling, or high-speed packaging industries (champagne/sparkling wine experience preferred).
• Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk.
• Strong experience with Ignition SCADA platform (or equivalent).
• Hands-on knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, photo eyes, encoders, accumulation tables, and bottle handling systems.
• Proficiency in networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.) and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings (AutoCAD Electrical a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Controls Technician: 5 years (Preferred).

Technologies

• Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
• Studio 5000
• FactoryTalk
• Ignition SCADA
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus
• VFDs
• Servo drives
• Photo eyes
• Encoders
• Accumulation tables

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary: USD 105,000 - 147,000 per year

Experience

• Controls Technician: 5 years (Preferred)

Location and Work Setup

• Guerneville, CA 95446 on-site
• Work location: In person
• Ability to commute to the Guerneville facility is required