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57 Grande Cheese Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Engineering Intern

Juda, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

Engineering Intern

Brownsville, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

Engineering Intern

Brownsville, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

Engineering Intern

Juda, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

Engineering Intern

Juda, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

Engineering Intern

Brownsville, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Participate in and/or lead capital projects within cheese production, whey production, facilities ... Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy ...

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Grande Cheese Jobs Information

Do workers at Grande Cheese Company get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
86% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does Grande Cheese Company pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
54% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At Grande Cheese Company, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Grande Cheese Company affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Grande Cheese Company?

Most people get paid time off work.
91% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Grande Cheese Company worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do Grande Cheese Company workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Grande Cheese Company?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do Grande Cheese Company managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Grande Cheese Company spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Grande Cheese Company?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Grande Cheese Company good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Grande Cheese Company feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Grande Cheese Company get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Grande Cheese Company?

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Grande Cheese Company enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Grande Cheese Company recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Grande Cheese Company?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Grande Cheese Company?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 73% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Grande Cheese Company’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Grande Cheese Company is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Grande Cheese?

Infographic showing various Engineer job openings at Grande Cheese in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Engineer II - Automation & Controls

Grande Cheese Company

Chilton, WI • On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 24 days ago


Grande Cheese Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
  • Low-cost onsite clinics.
  • Free onsite fitness center.
  • Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement program.
  • Associate cheese purchasing program.
  • Two-year mentorship program.
  • Paid Parental Leave

Why Chilton?
Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels, it's an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values, Chilton offers an ideal environment for those seeking to unwind, recharge, and embrace a relaxed and balanced lifestyle.
Chilton also features easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals that celebrate the area's local culture and community spirit. As the proud home of Grande's newest start-up location, Chilton presents a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful, joining an organization dedicated to professional excellence, enriching the lives of our Associates (employees), and fulfilling "a purpose greater than ourselves".
Job Summary
Grande Chilton is seeking our next Engineer II, Automation & Controls. If placed in this role you will play a key part in the startup and ongoing success of our new state-of-the-art cheese manufacturing facility in Chilton, Wisconsin. In this highly collaborative position, you will lead the automation and controls scope of small to mid-sized capital projects, designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems that support safe, efficient, and reliable production. Working with Rockwell Automation platforms, including PLCs, HMI, and integrated control systems, you will help bring innovative manufacturing solutions to life while driving continuous improvement across plant operations.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with project leadership. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers to develop and execute capital projects, support equipment commissioning and startup activities, and ensure systems meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with experience in industrial automation, process controls, and manufacturing environments who is excited to help build and optimize a new facility from the ground up while contributing to the future of cheese production.
What you need to be considered for the role:
  • Associate's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience with controls and instrumentation systems OR
  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of related engineering experience required.
  • Must have experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing.
  • Must have experience and some proficiency with industrial automation control systems, in at least three of the following:
    • Motor Control and Power Distribution.
    • Industrial Electrical Enclosure design and construction
    • Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers PLCs (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix,SLC500, PLC5)
    • Industrial Human Machine Interface systems (Rockwell, Ignition Software, Wonderware)
    • AC Variable Speed Drive Systems and Servo Drive Systems
    • Industrial Control Safety circuits, sensors and practices
    • Industrial Controls Networks, (Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+ and RemoteIO)
    • Microsoft Operating Systems Desktop and Server Based
    • Industrial Historian Systems (Rockwell, Wonderware, Ignition)
    • Industrial Reporting Systems (Rockwell VantagePoint, Wonderware)
    • Distributed HMI systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and recommend improvements.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of technical information, instructions and details and utilize to guide methods and procedures.
  • Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
  • Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
  • Advanced PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software.
  • Advanced knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.

Preferred:
  • Project management certification and/or Professional Engineering license preferred.

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