80 Acres Farms
ABOUT THE COMPANY Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn’t what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company’s subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you’re interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview: The role of Control System Software Engineer is a crucial part of our Global Electrical & Controls team, working closely with US and Netherlands based electrical, control, and software engineers. This includes involvement in developing new PLC and HMI/SCADA based control systems and continuous improvements for our vertical farms and grow module control systems
Another key responsibility of this working with internal partners to help define requirements for the development of new control system and continuous improvements to achieve and sustain “best in class” vertical farm processes delivering world class results in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities & Duties:
Design, develop, and implement new control systems utilizing Siemens S7 PLC platforms and WinCC Unified HMI/SCADA applications to support our farms.
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, D&T, Operations, and Maintenance to develop and implement control system continuous improvements.
Work with electrical and controls team to develop and maintain control system standards, documentation, software libraries, and control system architectures.
Work with our Digital & Technologies team to integrate our control systems with higher level MES and business intelligence systems.
Install, test, and commission new control system applications and program improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve control system integration issues to ensure a seamless, robust operation of all systems.
Support training operations and maintenance personnel on control system functionality and troubleshooting.
Develop technical documentation including functional design specifications, maintenance, and operation manuals for our developed control systems.
Stay up to date on the industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier control system platforms.
Create and maintain good working relationships with our customers and suppliers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of controls experience
Proficiency in programming PLC’s and HMI/SCADA applications and control system integration. Siemens S7 PLC platforms and WinCC HMI/SCADA applications preferred.
Proven experience in control system integration and programming. Experience with HVAC, grow lighting, and/or irrigation systems preferred.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment- Health insurance plans start at $6/month
Paid Time Off- Minimum of 2 weeks
1-week paid health & wellness time
10 paid holidays
Parental leave
Annual Tuition Reimbursement
401k with up to 4% company match
Company-paid life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn’t what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company’s subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you’re interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview:
The role of Control System Software Engineer is a crucial part of our Global Electrical & Controls team, working closely with US and Netherlands based electrical, control, and software engineers. This includes involvement in developing new PLC and HMI/SCADA based control systems and continuous improvements for our vertical farms and grow module control systems
Another key responsibility of this working with internal partners to help define requirements for the development of new control system and continuous improvements to achieve and sustain “best in class” vertical farm processes delivering world class results in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Design, develop, and implement new control systems utilizing Siemens S7 PLC platforms and WinCC Unified HMI/SCADA applications to support our farms.
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, D&T, Operations, and Maintenance to develop and implement control system continuous improvements.
- Work with electrical and controls team to develop and maintain control system standards, documentation, software libraries, and control system architectures.
- Work with our Digital & Technologies team to integrate our control systems with higher level MES and business intelligence systems.
- Install, test, and commission new control system applications and program improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system integration issues to ensure a seamless, robust operation of all systems.
- Support training operations and maintenance personnel on control system functionality and troubleshooting.
- Develop technical documentation including functional design specifications, maintenance, and operation manuals for our developed control systems.
- Stay up to date on the industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier control system platforms.
- Create and maintain good working relationships with our customers and suppliers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of controls experience
- Proficiency in programming PLC’s and HMI/SCADA applications and control system integration. Siemens S7 PLC platforms and WinCC HMI/SCADA applications preferred.
- Proven experience in control system integration and programming. Experience with HVAC, grow lighting, and/or irrigation systems preferred.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment- Health insurance plans start at $6/month
- Paid Time Off- Minimum of 2 weeks
- 1-week paid health & wellness time
- 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Annual Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k with up to 4% company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.