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Systematic Business Consulting

Project Control Engineer

Systematic Business Consulting, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804

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Pay Range Base pay range: $155,000 - $170,000 per year.

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus.

Job Title Project Control Engineer

Job Description Our client is seeking a

Project Control Engineer

to lead capital projects and automation initiatives across their manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role owns projects from concept through commissioning, driving efficiency, reliability, and growth.

What You’ll Do

Lead capital projects: new lines, packaging automation, retrofits, and facility upgrades

Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ROI justifications

Manage vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and contractors

Design, troubleshoot, and support PLC‑based control systems

Standardize controls architecture, programming, and documentation

Lead/support FATs, SATs, installation, startup, and commissioning

Improve uptime, throughput, and reliability through automation

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain

Train plant teams on new equipment and systems

Equipment & Systems High‑speed packaging, conveyors (required), ovens/proofers, material handling, utilities, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EE, Controls, Automation, or equivalent experience

3+ years in controls, automation, or project engineering (manufacturing)

Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting

Food manufacturing experience

Highly Preferred Food or CPG manufacturing, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, OEM & integrator management, OSHA/NFPA knowledge, Lean/Six Sigma.

Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance.

Why this position

Family‑owned, stable, growing company

High‑impact capital and automation projects

Strong benefits and retirement programs

Balanced domestic travel with a home‑base plant

High‑visibility, hands‑on role

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Project Management – Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location Fort Wayne, IN

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