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Senior Automation Engineer

Chobani · New Berlin, NY

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Base pay
$106k–$160k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Chobani (food & beverage) in New Berlin, NY. Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Base pay
$106k–$160k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $94k–$139k. This one lists $106k–$160k.

Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 25 controls engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live controls postings in New York.

Base pay
About 16% above similar roles

Typical $93k–$135k, from 15 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 84%
  • ✓ Automation 84%
  • Root cause 36%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
  • Robotics 28%
  • AutoCAD 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Chobani in New Berlin

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network
  • ◆Engineer and implement in-house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions to meet the needs of the business. Activities include but are not limited to Electrical panel design, Device selection, Flow Charts, Project Schedules, Scope of work, Cost estimates
  • ◆Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues
  • ◆Serve as automation and controls authority on local project teams
  • ◆Serve as a high-level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues
  • ◆Produce energy and production reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance, etc.
  • ◆Administer and maintain all associated plant databases
  • ◆Maintain all automation-related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc.
  • ◆Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, etc.
  • ◆Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best practices
  • ◆Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
  • ◆Work with IT to build a bridge from plant floor data to the ERP system
  • ◆Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization
  • ◆Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups
  • ◆Take a leadership role in contributing to and completing more complex automation tasks, collaborating seamlessly with experienced team members.
  • ◆Take a lead position in plant investigations, driving exploration and in-depth understanding of advanced automation technologies.
  • ◆Lead Automation Capital Projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion within defined timelines and budgets.
  • ◆Take on a meaningful role in the design and implementation of advanced automation improvements, providing mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

  • ✓6+ years of electrical, controls, and automation experience or a bachelor's degree in a technical field coupled with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
  • ✓Proven history of programming project management
  • ✓Overall high-performance evaluation
  • ✓Expertise in crafting and implementing complex automation solutions.
  • ✓Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • ✓Mentor and train technicians effectively
  • ✓Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • ✓Advanced knowledge PLC and HMI programming, showcasing the ability to craft, program, and optimize control systems for maximum efficiency and performance
  • ✓Strong and proven leadership skills
  • ✓Strong cross-functional exposure / experience
  • ✓Highly client-centric and can build and maintain strong relationships
  • ✓Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • ✓Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • ✓Balance multiple priorities at once
  • ✓Proficient with reporting systems such as Retail Link, IRI and AC Nielsen
  • ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • ✓Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
  • ✓In-depth knowledge and practical experience in SQL database design, implementation, and optimization
  • ✓Willingness to travel
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Summary

In this exciting role you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of an outstanding controls Ethernet network. This position requires a motivated, client-focused individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective troubleshooter as they will be the highest level of in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team. It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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