Top 283 Controls Jobs in Ames, Ia

Corporate Controls Engineer (Boone, IA)
Daisy Brand —Boone, IA
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Microsoft Office
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Process Controls Engineer III- APC
The Lauridsen Group —Ankeny, IA
- Extended hours
- Computer science
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- On-the-job training
Controls Engineer
Everforth —Boone, IA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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5d
Service Technician
ACI Mechanical Inc. —Ames, IA
- $32 - $43 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Avionics Test Station, Components and Electronic Systems
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Iowa
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Assistant Refrigeration Manager
Fareway Stores, Inc. —Boone, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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Service Technician - Iowa and Central/Northern Wisconsin
Cold Core Group —Iowa
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Basic math
- On-the-job training
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Pest Control Technician
Creed Pest Control —Ames, IA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Maintenance Manager - CNC Equipment
GPac —Ames, IA
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Email
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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11d
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Command and Control Operations
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Iowa
- From $49,838.78 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Combat Control
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Iowa
- From $47,433.71 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Iowa
- From $68,115.07 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
- Health insurance
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Aerospace Ground Equipment
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Iowa
- From $49,838.78 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
Traveling Licensed Journeyman Electricians
Ultimate LLC —Iowa
- $60 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Service Coordinator
Casey's —Ankeny, IA
- $23.75 - $31.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
3d
Central Iowa/Eastern Iowa Bank equipment Service Technician
Money Handling Machines Inc. —Iowa
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Sr. Mech and Robotics Tech
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Bondurant, IA
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Mech and Robotics Tech
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Bondurant, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Pest Control Technician (Paid Training | Company Vehicle Provided) - Des Moines, IA
Fox Pest Control (Business Development) —Ames, IA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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Transportation Practice Leader-Iowa
JEO Consulting Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Wellness program
- Flextime
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Corporate Controls Engineer (Boone, IA)

Daisy Brand -
Boone, IA

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Job Details

Benefits

Profit sharing
Wellness program
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

PLC-based control system operation
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Electrical control panels
System design
OOP
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Food and beverage industry expertise
Design engineering
Ladder logic (LD)

Full Job Description

Position Overview

The Corporate Controls Engineer will be a member of the Daisy Brand Corporate Controls Engineering Department. They will work on controls and automation projects to install new manufacturing systems and upgrade existing manufacturing systems in all of Daisy Brand’s manufacturing facilities. They will provide on-site support for controls and automation activities at the Manufacturing Facility.

Travel Requirements: As Needed Up To 25%

This role will be based out of Boone, IA, however, there will be a need for up to 75% travel to the Wooster, OH plant for onboarding for several months after starting the position.

Responsibilities

Develop/Install/Commission Plant Controls & Automation Systems, including PLC Programming, HMI Development, & MES Data Collection
Controls & Automation Systems Technical Support, utilizing the Daisy Brand HELP Desk System
Design & Specification of Plant Control System Architecture, including Control Panels, Hardware, and Communication Protocols
Develop/Enforce Process Controls Standards

Partnership & Direction of 3rd Party Controls Engineering partners
This role may require additional responsibilities as needed to support team and business objectives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college/university is required

Minimum of 7 years working within a Controls & Automation Engineering role in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or similar Industry.
Experience in Food & Beverage, or similar industry with high sanitary standard utilizing CIP cleaning and sterilization is preferred
Strong Computer Skills (MS Office)

Skills and Competencies

Advanced Ladder Logic Programming within Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix) is required
Advanced HMI Development is required, preferably within Wonderware (Aveva) Archestra System Platform
Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Principles is required
Familiarity with Design/Specification of Process Control Panels is required
Advanced experience in process area programming required
Experience with Wonderware MES, or a similar MES platform, is preferred
Experience with .NET programming environment is preferred
Experience with SQL Databases and Scripting is preferred
Experience with Ethernet/IP Communication within a Plant Control System is preferred

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
Fitness and wellness incentives
And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.

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