Automation Programmer - Food Manufacturing

Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Posted 05/27/2025

Title: Automation Programmer - Food Manufacturing

Location: Hattiesburg, MI 39401 - ON SITE ROLE

Salary: $90,000-$120,000/Year + Bonus/Benefits + Sign On Bonus

Requirements: Candidate must have experience with programming electrical systems (PLC's SCADA and OIP) Configuration of these systems will be a must for the efficiency of the Manufacturing Plant. An understanding of Electrical Diagrams, and automated sequence descriptions will be needed. 5+ years in a similar role with a Bachelors degree will be needed. Think you have what it takes for this role? Read on!

What You Will Be Doing:

Program and configure PLCs required for process control in yeast fermentation plants
Program and configure SCADA systems
Program and configure Operator Interface Panels (EX: Red Lion Controls G308)
Provide technical documentation of control systems (Electrical diagrams, P&ID, automated sequence descriptions, operational procedures, etc)
Design control architectures based on process requirements
Assist and monitor electricians and technicians for installing and troubleshooting field instrumentation and PLC systems.
Provide technical assistance to plants for all automated process's.

What you need for this Role:

Bachelor's or related degree in software, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience for the 2 following requirements below
PLC programming using SFC, function blocks, ladder and structured text languages.
SCADA systems configuration and graphic page design
Ability to configure Ethernet based protocols, such as EtherNet/IP, MB TCP etc.
Sound knowledge of instrumentation and control (4-20mA analog instruments, variables frequency drives configuration, flow meters, flow control actuators, etc)
Good understanding of Windows OS and MS Office software (Excel, Word etc)
Experience in the food industry process control an asset
Experience with Schneider-Electric Modicon PLC an asset
Ability to work under no supervision
Willing and able to provide technical support after working hours and on weekends
Willing and able to travel to different sites

What's in it for you:

$90,000-$120,000/Year + Bonus/Benefits and Sign On Bonus
-Benefits (Dental/Health + Vision)
-401K Package
-PTO

If you are looking for your next role as an Automation Programmer and have the skills required, please apply directly or email me your resume: kelly.taylor@Cybercoders.com

Benefits

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/27/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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