ChocXO Chocolatier offers a fast growing, premium North American chocolate manufacturing platform with a founder-led, privately owned culture. We invest in long-term capability, embracing enterprise-grade systems and sustainable practices. This onsite role sits in Rockwall, TX as part of a multi-site expansion that now includes Delta, BC and Indianapolis, IN, with a new 225,000 square foot campus underway in 2026. The Controls Engineer will own the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing reliability of the plant’s automation and control systems, including commissioning new lines and integrating OEM equipment.
Why join us
Enjoy a competitive annual salary of USD 110,000 to 120,000 in a environment built for scalable, repeatable success. You will contribute to transforming growth into reliable, measurable outcomes by applying disciplined engineering practices across a fast-moving food manufacturing operation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams as we invest heavily in capacity, automation, and enterprise-grade systems to support the next generation of our manufacturing campus.
Key responsibilities
- Automation and controls engineering for plant systems
- SCADA, data and OT systems administration
- Instrumentation and utilities support
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Food safety and regulatory compliance adherence
What success looks like
- Successful startup of new lines and system integrations
- Downtime reductions through robust automation and maintenance practices
- Reliability and availability of automation systems
- Comprehensive documentation and standardization
- Strong integration with OEMs and proven project execution
- Clear operational visibility across the manufacturing floor
- Ongoing process improvements across the control landscape
Required experience & profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline
- 5 to 10 years of controls engineering experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, commissioning, and high-speed manufacturing systems
Technologies you’ll work with
- Rockwell Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert / Unity Pro
- Ignition SCADA
- Industrial networking
- VFDs and motion control
- Instrumentation and calibration
- SQL databases
- OPC-UA communications
- Electrical troubleshooting and automation documentation standards
Location and travel
Rockwall, Texas, onsite. Regular presence at the facility is expected. Occasional travel to Delta, BC and Indianapolis, IN may be required.
Leadership attributes
- Root cause obsessed
- Systems minded
- Calm under pressure
- Detail oriented
- Builder mentality
- Teacher and coach
Why this role matters
This position is critical to ensuring our manufacturing systems operate with reliability, visibility, and scalability to support ChocXO's next phase of growth across multiple sites.
