Controls Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Four to six years of relevant technical or operational experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- At least two years of experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems; Tetra Pak equipment is preferred.
- Proficiency with programmable logic controllers (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), human-machine interface systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition platforms such as Ignition and Wonderware.
- Knowledge of motion control, variable-frequency drives, safety hardware, robotics, and vision inspection systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
- Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment, including off-hours support as needed.
- Understanding of food processing and packaging operations, FDA regulations, and NFPA 70/70E/78 standards.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Provide machine support for safety controllers, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material-handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software applications for manufacturing execution systems and data collection systems.
- Perform work using plant electrical controls standards.
- Use the Change Management Process to support the implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
- Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of aseptic filling and processing lines.
- Provide training in the operation and maintenance of aseptic filling and processing lines.
- Participate in rotating after-hours support for engineering groups.
- Experience with Tetra Pak aseptic processing and packaging equipment.
About the company
Gehl Food & Beverage manufactures food and beverage products in the United States using aseptic processing, which makes shelf-stable products that don’t require refrigeration. The company provides end-to-end services—from research and development to category management and validated packaging—along with manufacturing contracts for national brands, foodservice operators, retailers, and private-label programs. Its products are distributed widely across the U.S. through a high-efficiency distribution network, supported by a recently expanded Germantown, WI facility and new Colleton County operations with a $46 million investment and 106 jobs. Gehl aims to help customers bring products to market quickly and cost-effectively while expanding its manufacturing footprint, combining development-to-market services with large-scale aseptic production and broad multi-channel distribution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Village of Germantown, Wisconsin
Founded
1896
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 5, 2026: Gehl finished its Germantown expansion, adding manufacturing capacity.
- Gehl’s Colleton County launch brought $46 million investment and 106 new jobs.
- August 25, 2025: Gehl refinanced and acquired Crescent Dairy, expanding scale.
What critics are saying
- Wind Point’s sale process, open since September 2023, distracts management and customers.
- Crescent Dairy integration stretches through 2026, risking outages, cost overruns, and quality escapes.
- High capital intensity makes future expansion dependent on lender appetite and margin discipline.
What makes Gehl Food & Beverage unique
- Gehl’s aseptic lines make shelf-stable dairy and beverages for national brands.
- Its Germantown and Colleton County plants provide validated, end-to-end manufacturing capacity.
- Gehl sells through nearly every U.S. retail channel, including convenience and foodservice.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 4%Acquired: January 2002Divested: June 2004