We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX
ENGINEERING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
$75,000 - $95,000 per year
Controls Engineer
About Very Good Manufacturing:
Very Good Manufacturing is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing company trusted by the world’s leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We design and build innovative production lines emphasizing efficiency, consistency, flexibility, and rapid changeover. With state-of-the-art capabilities and a relentless commitment to quality, we position production as a competitive advantage—not merely a cost center.
Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility will be at full capacity by the end of 2025 with plans of opening a second location by years end. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.
Position Overview:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems primarily utilizing Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs. This role requires strong foundational knowledge in electrical wiring, controls, automation, industrial networking, and excellent problem-solving skills to support our production operations.
Compensation:
$75,000 - $95,000 per year
Schedule:
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, program, and maintain control systems for beverage production equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLC systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Perform routine system maintenance, ensuring optimal machine performance and reliability.
- Provide support during installation, commissioning, and startup phases of new equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and machine manuals.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Continuously improve existing automation and control processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 2+ years experience working with industrial automation and control systems.
- Proven hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and Siemens PLC platforms.
- Solid understanding of electrical wiring and circuitry related to industrial machines.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex control issues independently.
- Familiarity with HMI development and integration.
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and hardware.
- Familiarity with Ignition SCADA systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
About Very Good Manufacturing
Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.