Automation Engineer
Chobani · Twin Falls, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $83k–$130k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Chobani (food & beverage) in Twin Falls, ID. Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Base pay
- $83k–$130k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $85k–$149k. This one lists $83k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 9 controls engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Idaho plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 8 other live controls postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 100%
- ✓ PLC 67%
- Robotics 56%
- AutoCAD 56%
- Team leadership 44%
- Root cause 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Chobani in Twin Falls
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Full description from ChobaniAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 in order 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 guide 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, Ignition, Schneider, etc.
- ◆Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best processes for the Twin Falls location and for the rest of Chobani
- ◆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 processes and share with the organization
- ◆Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience developing automation systems for production processes
- ✓5-7 years consumer packaged goods category management experience
- ✓High level of proficiency in working directly with headquarters level customers
- ✓Strong leadership skills
- ✓Strong multi-functional exposure/experience
- ✓Highly client-centric and skilled at building and maintaining solid relationships
- ✓Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- ✓Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
- ✓Highly organized when prioritizing multiple projects at once
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
- ✓Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
- ✓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-centric individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective trouble-shooter 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.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locati