Catania Oils
Job Description
Job Description Description:
Do you take pride in doing things right the first time?
Looking for a stable job with room to grow?
Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you!
Automation Engineer – Ayer, MA
Join a Legacy. Build the Future Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven
Automation Engineer
to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.
Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do We Are Family
– We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family. Own It
– We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges. Job Well Done
– We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work. Customer Focused
– We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed. Authenticity at Our Core
– We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure. What You’ll Do Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to support production and packaging operations. Develop and maintain dynamic control plans to ensure efficient, safe, and scalable system performance. Lead the integration of automation systems with SQL databases and MES platforms for real-time data acquisition and analysis. Specify, install, and support motor control systems, including VFDs and servo drives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality. Support and enforce electrical safety standards, compliance with NFPA 70E, and best practices in electrical design. Subject matter expert with IoT devices, dashboards, and integrated automation systems. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to maintenance and engineering teams. Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement tools to drive process efficiency and reliability. Participate in capital projects from concept through commissioning and validation. Champion a culture of safety, ownership, and leadership within the plant Requirements:
What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in automation and electrical systems within a manufacturing or food packaging environment. Proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI/SCADA systems. Strong working knowledge of industrial networks, SQL databases, and control system architecture. Hands-on experience with electrical motor controls, VFDs, servo systems, and panel design. Skilled in developing and implementing dynamic control strategies and documentation. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with food-grade automation and sanitation requirements. Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT, or smart manufacturing concepts. Project management certification or experience leading large-scale automation initiatives. Why Catania Oils? Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Catania Oils is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description Description:
Do you take pride in doing things right the first time?
Looking for a stable job with room to grow?
Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you!
Automation Engineer – Ayer, MA
Join a Legacy. Build the Future Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven
Automation Engineer
to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.
Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do We Are Family
– We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family. Own It
– We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges. Job Well Done
– We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work. Customer Focused
– We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed. Authenticity at Our Core
– We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure. What You’ll Do Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to support production and packaging operations. Develop and maintain dynamic control plans to ensure efficient, safe, and scalable system performance. Lead the integration of automation systems with SQL databases and MES platforms for real-time data acquisition and analysis. Specify, install, and support motor control systems, including VFDs and servo drives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality. Support and enforce electrical safety standards, compliance with NFPA 70E, and best practices in electrical design. Subject matter expert with IoT devices, dashboards, and integrated automation systems. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to maintenance and engineering teams. Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement tools to drive process efficiency and reliability. Participate in capital projects from concept through commissioning and validation. Champion a culture of safety, ownership, and leadership within the plant Requirements:
What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in automation and electrical systems within a manufacturing or food packaging environment. Proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI/SCADA systems. Strong working knowledge of industrial networks, SQL databases, and control system architecture. Hands-on experience with electrical motor controls, VFDs, servo systems, and panel design. Skilled in developing and implementing dynamic control strategies and documentation. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with food-grade automation and sanitation requirements. Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT, or smart manufacturing concepts. Project management certification or experience leading large-scale automation initiatives. Why Catania Oils? Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Catania Oils is an
Equal Opportunity Employer