Controls & Automation Engineering Manager

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Chick-fil-A Supply

India Full-Time On-site

Posted 18 hours ago • Apply by June 9, 2026

Job Description

Position is based in Elsmere, Kentucky / Cincinnati Metro Area **

The Controls & Automation Engineering Manager will be a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for uptime, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, leading and training operators on all automation equipment within the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Warehouse.

This individual will be working with state-of-the-art industrial controls hardware and will be collaborating with a diverse team to help deliver automation processes to the highest standards.

The PAC Engineer will be expected to work in a start-up environment with all types of trades, standing up sophisticated Material Handling Automation Equipment and transition to Site Engineering to manage equipment; lead a team of technical individuals; lead loss elimination and performance improvement activities around the automation; build technical capability and competency the team he/she will be leading; build capability within the operations organization around the fundamental skill sets needed to support the equipment; lead technical team daily direction setting meetings; manage and own electrical safety program for the site; manage and own functional safety program for the site; be the sites electrical safety officer; and support daily Operations.

This individual will not only be a technical SME, but a technical leader and people leader to help create a sustainable organization that can support and progress the organization towards a future with automation.

As wholly owned subsidiaries of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply and Bay Center Foods are food production and distribution services networks focused entirely on serving the unique needs and growing volume of Chick-fil-A restaurants.

The Chick-fil-A Supply service networks are comprised of two components

Distribution Center - State-of-the-art warehouses that house supply for Chick-fil-A restaurants
Transportation - Growing fleet of delivery vehicles that supply Chick-fil-A restaurants

Benefits

On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

Food and Drinks Provided Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!
Generous Paid Time Off
PTO Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire
Wellness (16) hours per year
Holidays (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday
Health Insurance Options A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
Retirement 401k with 5% match for eligible employees
Education Investment Plan We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
Additional Benefits To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.

Business Requirements

Strong technical background to help troubleshoot and eliminate tough problems, as well as implement innovative solutions.
Managing and updating key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc.
Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolesce, and failures.
Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment.
Managing a team of technical individuals and warehouse team members that will be operating and maintaining the automation systems and equipment.
Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting.
Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text.
Comfortable with troubleshooting and develop visualization screens (HMI’s, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc.
Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in systematic and structured form.
Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems
Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics.
Understanding of Power Systems both in application and theory.
Previous experience working in environment where he/she has been exposed to environments leading up to 1000 VAC and understands the fundamental requirements to operate safely in those environments.

Customer Relations

Capable of collaborating with a diverse team to help drive out losses and improve performances. Cross Disciplinary team includes and is not limited to Industrial Engineers, Operations Managers, Operator Techs, Maintenance Techs, Foods Safety and Environmental Health and Safety.
Capable of leveraging and managing different 3rd party contractors and OEMs.
Possess intimate knowledge of who the customers are and the ability to put others above himself/herself.
Demonstrate the ability to value both relationships and results.

Soft Skills

7+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems.
7+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support.
5+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment.
2+ years of experience in managing technical individuals and/or engineers.
4+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects.
Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment.
Capable of learning in a dynamic, complex environment.
Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process.
Strong leadership, business problem definition, and priority setting skills.
Aptitude for communicating insights and collaborating across teams/organizations.
Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs.
Experience in dealing with multiple issues and decision-making involving contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
Excellent business communication and presentation skills.
Ability to effectively coordinate between several vendors, partners, OEM’s and consulting teams.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Proficient communicating in English (reading, writing, and speaking) to safely follow verbal instructions, complete documentation and paperwork, and accurately read and interpret company communications.

Technical Skills

Intermediate skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms.
Intermediate skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms, as well as in Aveva.
Intermediate skill in motion control applications integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications.
Basic skill with process controls applications Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.).
Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc.
Basic knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment.
Basic knowledge of national codes not limited to NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE.
Intermediate to Expert Understanding of circuit design, derating, and hardware integration.
Understanding of both single phase and 3 phase electrical circuits.
Ability to troubleshoot power failures for both single and three phase circuits; not limited to ground faults, short circuits, open circuits, etc.
Capable of interpreting and analyzing single line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment electrical prints.
Machine and/or Process Control experience.
Capable of working with different classes of sensors, drives, servos, motors, and controllers in an industrial setting.
Ability to learn Robotics and Industrial Vision to eliminate losses on the floor.

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Preference is Electrical) *Industrial Controls or Robotics a plus

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