Company Overview:

ChocXO Chocolatier LLC is a fast-growing, premium North American chocolate manufacturer redefining how modern food manufacturing is built and scaled. Privately owned, well-capitalized, and founder-led, we operate at the intersection of branded CPG, contract manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability — with the freedom to invest long-term and do things the right way.

In the past year alone, we have:

Scaled from one manufacturing site to three
Expanded our brand portfolio, including the mission-driven Endangered Species Chocolate
Invested heavily in new capacity, automation, and enterprise-grade systems
Begun construction on a next-generation manufacturing campus in Rockwall, Texas

Our manufacturing footprint includes:

Delta, British Columbia – 60,000 sq. ft. fully automated, SQF Level 3 flagship
Indianapolis, Indiana – 35,000 sq. ft. facility, home of Endangered Species Chocolate
Rockwall, Texas – 225,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution complex opening in 2026

We are now entering the most important phase of our growth: institutionalizing excellence. This is the shift from growth powered by heroics to growth powered by systems, discipline, and repeatability.

The Role

The Controls Engineer is accountable for the design, implementation, troubleshooting, optimization, and long-term reliability of the plant’s automation and control systems. This role serves as the primary technical owner of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, and machine integration throughout the facility.

As a key member of the startup team, the Controls Engineer will play a critical role in commissioning new production lines, integrating OEM equipment, establishing automation standards, and supporting the successful startup and ongoing operation of the Rockwall facility.

The Controls Engineer reports to the Head of Automation, IT & OT and works closely with the Maintenance Manager, Production, Quality, Engineering, OEMs, and external integrators.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Controls, SCADA/Data & OT Systems, Instrumentation & Utilities, Continuous Improvement, and Food Safety & Compliance responsibilities as drafted in the approved version.

What Success Looks Like

Startup Success, Downtime Reduction, Reliable Automation Systems, Documentation Excellence, Strong OEM Integration, Operational Visibility, and Continuous Improvement.

Required Experience & Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 5–10 years of controls engineering experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networking, instrumentation, commissioning, and high-speed manufacturing systems.

Technical Skills

Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal, Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert / Unity Pro, Ignition SCADA, Industrial Networking, VFDs and Motion Control, Instrumentation and Calibration, SQL Databases, OPC-UA Communications, Electrical Troubleshooting, Automation Documentation & Standards.

Leadership Attributes

Root Cause Obsessed, Systems-Minded, Calm Under Pressure, Detail-Oriented, Builder Mentality, Teacher/Coach.

Location

Rockwall, TX (DFW area). Regular presence in the facility is expected. Occasional travel to Delta, BC and Indianapolis, IN may be required.

Why This Role MattersThis role is critical to ensuring our manufacturing systems operate with the reliability, visibility, and scalability required to support the next generation of ChocXO's growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

Rockwall, TX 75032 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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