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Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world.  We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing. Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur!
We are seeking a collaborative engineering leader to drive the development of advanced electronics hardware and software solutions while overseeing multiple projects and teams. This role leads innovative product development, provides technical expertise, and partners across functions to deliver high-performance solutions that support Provisur’s continued growth and success.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software for industrial control systems, including embedded computing platforms and PLC-based automation solutions using Assembly, C, C++, and PLC programming languages
• Lead large-scale engineering projects, providing technical direction, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful delivery of project objectives
• Travel as needed to support project evaluations, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting of engineering modifications and system enhancements
• Manage engineering change processes, including processing REAs, creating ECNs, maintaining schematics, and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support the design, development, implementation, and modification of products and systems
• Design, develop, and validate new electronic circuits, including schematic capture, PCB design, and assembly documentation
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and test equipment—oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, counters, and pulse generators—to analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and validate designs

What You Won’t Do:

• Suffer from boredom – you will always be doing something different and coming up with innovative ideas and solutions
• Sit behind a desk – you’ll partner closely with team members and supervisors on our shop floors as well as our facilities around the world

Who You Are:

• A creative thinker and do-er who enjoys solving problems and implementing solutions
• A lifelong learner with a passion for advancing your career and raising your hand when opportunities arise

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
• 7–10 years of experience in a related engineering field
• Expert knowledge of Assembly, C, C++, PLC programming, or other high-level programming languages
• Strong familiarity with digital and analog circuits, AC/DC motors, and drive technology
• Ability to use and interpret results from electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, counters, pulse generators)
• Working knowledge of OrCAD and AutoCAD for schematic capture, PCB design, and technical drawings
• Knowledge of MS-DOS, MS Windows, and PC-compatible hardware environments
• Understanding of microprocessors, memory architectures, and interface circuitry
• Familiarity with real-time programming concepts as applied to embedded and control system software development

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development
• Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, and employee referral bonuses
• Safe, clean, air-conditioned facility
• Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing education assistance
• A company dedicated to the local community that gives back through charitable contributions