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Maintenance Controls Engineer

Korbel Champagne Cellars Guerneville, CA

Guerneville, CA

1mo ago Closed

$105k - $147k/yr Full time Allen-Bradley AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 22, 2026).

Job Description

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

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