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United Airlines

Controls & Automation Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$68K - $161K/yr

Experience integrating OT data into SCADA, MES, Historian, or enterprise systems such as ... Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical ...

ASR Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD

$96K - $127K/yr

Manage the lifecycle of PLCs, HMIs, historians, servers, operating systems, networks ... food or chemical processing, power generation, or a related industrial environment. * Demonstrated ...

Outrigger

Assistant F&B Outlets Manager-2

Kailua, HI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Support the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage in managing and coordinating food and ... historian Dr. George Kanahele, the Ke 'Ano Wa'a process was designed to advance the company ...

Iff

Automation and Process Control Engineer

Beloit, WI · On-site

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We ... Troubleshoot automation infrastructure, including control systems, data historians, instrumentation ...

Cargill

Process Engineer- Akron, Ohio

Akron, OH · On-site

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the ... Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project Equal Opportunity Employer ...

Cargill

Process Engineer- Akron, Ohio

Akron, OH · On-site

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the ... Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project Equal Opportunity Employer ...

Cargill

Process Engineer

Breaux Bridge, LA · On-site

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the ... Understanding of Power Bi (data historian), AutoCAD, MS Project * CMMS or SAP knowledge Equal ...

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How much do food historian jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for food historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a food historian do?

A Food Historian researches the history of food, including its cultural, social, and economic significance. They study historical recipes, cooking techniques, and food practices to understand how they have evolved over time. Food Historians may work in museums, academia, publishing, or media, sharing their knowledge through writing, teaching, or public presentations. Their work helps preserve culinary traditions and provides insight into how food shapes societies.

What are some typical career paths or advancement opportunities for food historians?

Food Historians often start their careers in academic research, museums, or libraries and can progress to roles such as senior curator, project director, or university professor. Many also branch into public outreach through writing books, producing documentaries, or contributing to culinary media. Collaborating with chefs, cultural institutions, or historic preservation organizations can open doors to consulting or interdisciplinary projects. Advancement is typically achieved by building a robust portfolio of research, publications, and public engagement initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the food historian position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Historian, a strong background in history, anthropology, and culinary arts, often supported by an advanced degree in a related field, is essential. Familiarity with archival research methods, historical databases, and academic publishing tools is typically required, while some roles value experience with museum curation software. Excellent communication, curiosity, and attention to detail are key soft skills for engaging audiences and conducting thorough research. These competencies enable Food Historians to effectively uncover, interpret, and share the rich stories behind food cultures and traditions.

How much do food historians make?

Food historians' salaries vary depending on experience, education, and employment setting, but typically range from $40,000 to $70,000 annually. Those working in academia, museums, or research institutions may earn higher salaries with advanced degrees and specialized knowledge.
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Infographic showing various Food Historian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,335 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Systems Engineer - PLC, SCADA, & Ignition

Proconex

Royersford, PA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Proconex is seeking a Systems Engineer with expertise in Ignition SCADA and industrial automation systems to support, develop, and enhance manufacturing automation solutions for our customers. This customer-facing role combines system development, project execution, troubleshooting, and ongoing support across a variety of industrial and life sciences environments.

You will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and OT teams to deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions that improve operational performance, system reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, and maintain Ignition HMI/SCADA applications and industrial automation solutions.
  • Integrate Ignition platforms with PLCs, manufacturing equipment, historians, databases, and other operational technologies.
  • Configure and support industrial communication networks and protocols including OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
  • Develop dashboards, reporting tools, visualizations, and user interfaces that support operational decision-making and manufacturing performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, networks, and system integrations to minimize production downtime.
  • Support automation system upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle management activities.
  • Participate in project execution from requirements gathering and system design through testing, commissioning, and startup.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and quality teams to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, functional specifications, testing records, and support procedures.
  • Support change management, validation, and compliance activities within regulated manufacturing environments when required.
  • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and provide ongoing support, training, and knowledge transfer as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 2+ years of relevant industrial automation experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA development and support.
  • 3+ years of experience with industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments.
  • 3+ years of experience integrating PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar systems.
  • 3+ years of experience developing HMI/SCADA applications for industrial operations.
  • 2+ years of experience working with SQL databases, queries, and data integration.
  • 2+ years of experience troubleshooting automation, controls, and manufacturing systems.
  • 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing engineering or technical support role.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, 2+ years of professional experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, or similar industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience with manufacturing data historians such as OSI PI, Ignition Historian, or Canary.
  • Experience integrating MES, ERP, or other enterprise manufacturing systems.
  • Knowledge of OT networking, industrial cybersecurity, and SCADA architecture best practices.
  • Experience supporting validation, CSV, or GMP-regulated systems.
  • Experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
  • Ignition certification or other industrial automation certifications.
  • Experience supporting automation projects from design through commissioning and long-term operational support.

Why Join Proconex?

Join a team that partners with leading manufacturers to deliver innovative automation solutions that improve operational performance, reliability, and productivity. You'll work on impactful projects, build lasting customer relationships, and help shape the future of industrial automation.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net.  Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.