Advanced Controls Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Within our Corporate Project Engineering team located in Denver - Leprino is seeking a Controls Integration Engineer II to design, build, and integrate automation systems that keep our plants running safely, reliably, and at scale. This role focuses on hands-on controls engineering, system integration, and plant-facing support that directly strengthens how our manufacturing operations perform today and grow tomorrow.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $113,000 and $128,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%. Based on your experience, we may also consider you for our Engineer I or Senior levels.

What You'll Do:

• Build automation applications that expand our process capabilities and help our teams improve how plants operate.
• Write controls solutions that create seamless integration across Leprino plants while supporting reliable, transparent system performance.
• Develop and update PLC and HMI programs with clear documentation that supports safe, long-term use.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems to restore performance and reduce production interruptions.
• Focus on smaller capital projects and hands on automation work, while teaming with Controls Engineers who guide the controls scope for major capital projects at our plants.
• Support new equipment installation, system commissioning, testing, and validation for pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, HMI screens, pushbuttons, and robotic elements.
• Present practical guidance to plant personnel and help newer engineers develop strong technical skills.
• Review project needs, organize work to fit timelines, and identify early signs of scope changes that affect budget or deliverables.
• Contribute to automation improvements that reduce losses, enhance performance, and strengthen the stability of our manufacturing systems.
• Share accurate progress updates, support safe work practices, and help maintain high quality standards in a regulated environment.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
• A minimum of six years of experience in PLC or SCADA integration, including programming with ControlLogix processors or using the Wonderware software suite such as System Platform, InTouch, DASABCIP, InSQL, or MES Operations.
• A background supporting small capital projects or system-level automation work.
• The ability to travel up to 50 percent to our domestic facilities.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a controls engineer.
• Familiarity with robotic integration or advanced industrial communication networks.
• Prior involvement in the installation or validation of new line automation as part of a project team.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?