Hi. We're Impossible Foods, and we make meat, dairy and fish from plants. Our mission is to make the global food system truly sustainable by eliminating the need to make food from animals. Why? Animal agriculture uses a tremendous amount of the world's natural resources. In 2016, we launched our first product, the Impossible™ Burger. It's delicious, nutritious, and made using but a small fraction of the land, water and energy required to make meat from a cow.
Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants. We’re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it).
Job Summary:
This role requires a strong understanding of industrial automation principles, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and a deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. You will collaborate on the creation of functional specifications for new and existing systems. Lead projects, implement automation changes, and help facilitate upgrades. Work with internal and external Engineering teams to ensure complete and accurate information is being provided. You will work with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop and improve processes at all levels of the organization. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Engineering.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to
[email protected] or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.
If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems and equipment within a food manufacturing environmentDevelop Functional Specifications & PLC codePerform PLC configuration and validationWork with SQL, SCADA, Historian and related databasesUpdate plant schematics and diagrams using AutoCadCreate HMIs with design to optimize data exchange and general system usabilityDevelop User Requirement Specifications in regards to automation and data collectionDefine project electrical and controls technical requirements, employing standards & engaging cross -functionally with internal technical teamsUnderstand PIDs, BFDs, and Mass Balance studiesCreate or expand internal control standards; exploiting existing solutions and established industrial standardsChampion controls safety design and assess systems to PLC / SIL 2 safety levels; crafting comprehensive safe systems from hardware selection, installation and safety programsHelp develop RFPs and RFQs for equipment and materialsCollaborate with manufacturing plants across the organizationChampion a collaborative learning environment and mentor junior engineersTravel up to 15% for FATs and plant trialsBasic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field8+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering within a food manufacturing environmentStrong proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens) and SCADA systems (e.g., Wonderware, Ignition)Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus)Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulationsExcellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPreferred Qualifications:
8+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systemsAdvanced proficiency in programming industrial processes and manufacturing equipmentExperience leading projects from concept through validation: schedule development, equipment specification, installation, commissioning, qualification, and verification