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Plant engineer jobs in Florida are active across manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and aerospace, with demand at every level from entry-level process technicians moving into engineering roles through senior plant engineers overseeing full facility operations. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami, where established employers like Mosaic Company, Lockheed Martin, and Tropicana have long-running operations requiring plant engineering expertise. Continuous improvement, process optimization, and reliability engineering are the most sought-after specialties in Florida listings right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Macrocap Laboratories is a fast-growing, dynamic company with a high-energy culture that values hard work, dedication, ownership, and immediate impact. As we rapidly scale our operations, we are seeking a seasoned Plant Engineer who can hit the ground running and make a measurable impact on production throughput, equipment reliability, automation, and overall operational efficiency.
This is a highly hands-on engineering position for someone who understands that meaningful improvements happen on the plant floor. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with high-speed canning and packaging operations and can demonstrate a proven history of increasing line speeds, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and delivering measurable production gains.
Position Overview:
The Plant Engineer will work directly with our existing Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, and Director of Continuous Improvement while collaborating closely with operations and executive leadership.
This individual will be responsible for identifying and eliminating production constraints, troubleshooting complex equipment and automation issues, implementing engineering improvements, and helping the organization significantly increase line throughput and reliability.
We are looking for a highly energetic, hands-on professional who doesn't simply have experience working around high-speed canning lines, but can clearly articulate specific, quantifiable improvements they have personally driven.
The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic engineering projects and immediate hands-on troubleshooting on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
Throughput & Production Optimization
- Assess high-speed canning and packaging lines to identify bottlenecks, recurring losses, and opportunities for increased throughput.
- Troubleshoot production constraints and implement practical solutions that increase line speed, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Analyze downtime, micro-stoppages, changeover losses, scrap, quality losses, and other production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement line modifications that improve speed, stability, consistency, and operator efficiency.
- Establish measurable baselines and track improvements following engineering changes.
Automation, Controls & Electrical Systems
- Troubleshoot and improve automated production and packaging systems.
- Assist with PLC programming, HMI functionality, sensors, instrumentation, drives, controls, and machine-to-machine communication.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce unnecessary operator intervention.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related faults and work collaboratively with maintenance personnel and outside automation partners when required.
- Support controls upgrades, equipment integration, programming changes, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of controls modifications and system changes.
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
- Partner with the Maintenance Manager to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment failures.
- Identify chronic failure modes and develop permanent corrective actions rather than relying on temporary fixes.
- Support and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Perform root-cause analysis on significant equipment and production failures.
- Identify critical spare parts, equipment vulnerabilities, and reliability risks.
- Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, modifications, and reliability improvements based on data and operating experience.
Engineering Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support capital projects, equipment modifications, line expansions, and facility improvements from concept through implementation.
- Develop project scopes, technical requirements, budgets, timelines, and implementation plans as appropriate.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, equipment manufacturers, integrators, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and performance validation.
- Work closely with the Director of Continuous Improvement to identify and execute high-impact improvement initiatives.
- Apply structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methodologies to eliminate recurring operational losses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and company leadership.
- Translate technical problems into clear business and operational impacts.
- Communicate project status, risks, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
- Train and coach maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment, processes, controls, and engineering improvements when appropriate.
- Build strong working relationships with plant personnel and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure engineering modifications and equipment improvements support a safe working environment.
- Follow applicable OSHA, electrical, machine-safety, environmental, and company requirements.
- Incorporate appropriate machine guarding, safety controls, lockout/tagout, and risk-reduction practices into engineering projects.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure engineering changes maintain product quality and process requirements.
- Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and equipment incidents.
Documentation & Data
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, equipment information, controls changes, drawings, and project records.
- Utilize CMMS, production reporting, downtime data, and other plant systems to support fact-based decision-making.
- Establish and monitor relevant KPIs such as OEE, throughput, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, scrap, changeover time, and line efficiency.
- Provide clear documentation of completed improvements and their measurable results.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive hands-on engineering experience in high-speed canning, beverage, food, or comparable high-speed packaging environments.
- Demonstrated success improving production throughput, equipment reliability, line efficiency, or overall plant performance.
- Ability to provide specific, quantifiable examples of improvements personally driven, including measurable increases in throughput, reductions in downtime, improvements in OEE, or similar results.
- Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and controls systems.
- Highly proficient with line programming, sensor control, automated troubleshooting, and production-line controls.
- Strong understanding of high-speed manufacturing and packaging processes.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with maintenance technicians, operators, managers, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Comfortable working directly on the production floor in a hands-on capacity.
- Strong project-management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Equipment ExpertiseDeep working knowledge of the following equipment is strongly preferred:
- Crown / Bevcorp Fillers
- Sidel & Douglas Tray Packers
- PAI / T-Tek Palletizers
- Micro Blend Skids
- Depalletizers
- Blending Systems
- High-speed conveyors and accumulation systems
- Canning, seaming, conveying, packaging, and palletizing systems
- Industrial automation and controls systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
- Experience in beverage, food, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed continuous manufacturing environment.
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation platforms.
- Experience managing capital projects and outside contractors.
- Experience commissioning new production equipment or production lines.
- Experience using CMMS and production/OEE data systems.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous-improvement experience.
- Experience developing or improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
What Success Looks LikeWithin the first several months, the successful candidate should be able to:
- Quickly understand the plant's major production constraints and equipment failure modes.
- Identify and prioritize the highest-value throughput and reliability opportunities.
- Establish measurable performance baselines.
- Deliver tangible improvements in line throughput, uptime, OEE, or reliability.
- Reduce recurring equipment failures and chronic downtime.
- Improve automation and controls reliability.
- Build credibility with operations, maintenance, and leadership through hands-on execution and measurable results.
- Develop a prioritized roadmap of engineering and capital improvements for continued plant growth.
Work Environment & ExpectationsThis is a hands-on plant-floor position. The successful candidate should expect significant time working directly around production equipment and interacting with operators, technicians, and plant leadership.The role may require:
- Working around high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Wearing required PPE and following all plant safety procedures.
- Standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working around equipment for extended periods.
- Occasional off-shift, weekend, or extended-hours support during critical equipment failures, installations, commissioning, or major projects.
- Occasional travel to vendors, equipment manufacturers, or other company facilities as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Macro Cap Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their full potential.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your experience maintaining and improving high-speed canning, bottling, filling, labeling, or packaging equipment?
- Tell me about a time you identified the root cause of a major equipment failure or production downtime. What did you do, and what was the result?
- What experience do you have with preventive/predictive maintenance programs and managing maintenance KPIs?
- Food and beverage plants have strict requirements for safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. How have you ensured engineering and maintenance work meets those requirements?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Macrocap Laboratories is a fast-growing, dynamic company with a high-energy culture that values hard work, dedication, ownership, and immediate impact. As we rapidly scale our operations, we are seeking a seasoned Plant Engineer who can hit the ground running and make a measurable impact on production throughput, equipment reliability, automation, and overall operational efficiency.
This is a highly hands-on engineering position for someone who understands that meaningful improvements happen on the plant floor. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with high-speed canning and packaging operations and can demonstrate a proven history of increasing line speeds, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and delivering measurable production gains.
Position Overview:
The Plant Engineer will work directly with our existing Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, and Director of Continuous Improvement while collaborating closely with operations and executive leadership.
This individual will be responsible for identifying and eliminating production constraints, troubleshooting complex equipment and automation issues, implementing engineering improvements, and helping the organization significantly increase line throughput and reliability.
We are looking for a highly energetic, hands-on professional who doesn't simply have experience working around high-speed canning lines, but can clearly articulate specific, quantifiable improvements they have personally driven.
The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic engineering projects and immediate hands-on troubleshooting on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
Throughput & Production Optimization
- Assess high-speed canning and packaging lines to identify bottlenecks, recurring losses, and opportunities for increased throughput.
- Troubleshoot production constraints and implement practical solutions that increase line speed, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Analyze downtime, micro-stoppages, changeover losses, scrap, quality losses, and other production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement line modifications that improve speed, stability, consistency, and operator efficiency.
- Establish measurable baselines and track improvements following engineering changes.
Automation, Controls & Electrical Systems
- Troubleshoot and improve automated production and packaging systems.
- Assist with PLC programming, HMI functionality, sensors, instrumentation, drives, controls, and machine-to-machine communication.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce unnecessary operator intervention.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related faults and work collaboratively with maintenance personnel and outside automation partners when required.
- Support controls upgrades, equipment integration, programming changes, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of controls modifications and system changes.
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
- Partner with the Maintenance Manager to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment failures.
- Identify chronic failure modes and develop permanent corrective actions rather than relying on temporary fixes.
- Support and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Perform root-cause analysis on significant equipment and production failures.
- Identify critical spare parts, equipment vulnerabilities, and reliability risks.
- Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, modifications, and reliability improvements based on data and operating experience.
Engineering Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support capital projects, equipment modifications, line expansions, and facility improvements from concept through implementation.
- Develop project scopes, technical requirements, budgets, timelines, and implementation plans as appropriate.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, equipment manufacturers, integrators, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and performance validation.
- Work closely with the Director of Continuous Improvement to identify and execute high-impact improvement initiatives.
- Apply structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methodologies to eliminate recurring operational losses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and company leadership.
- Translate technical problems into clear business and operational impacts.
- Communicate project status, risks, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
- Train and coach maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment, processes, controls, and engineering improvements when appropriate.
- Build strong working relationships with plant personnel and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure engineering modifications and equipment improvements support a safe working environment.
- Follow applicable OSHA, electrical, machine-safety, environmental, and company requirements.
- Incorporate appropriate machine guarding, safety controls, lockout/tagout, and risk-reduction practices into engineering projects.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure engineering changes maintain product quality and process requirements.
- Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and equipment incidents.
Documentation & Data
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, equipment information, controls changes, drawings, and project records.
- Utilize CMMS, production reporting, downtime data, and other plant systems to support fact-based decision-making.
- Establish and monitor relevant KPIs such as OEE, throughput, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, scrap, changeover time, and line efficiency.
- Provide clear documentation of completed improvements and their measurable results.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive hands-on engineering experience in high-speed canning, beverage, food, or comparable high-speed packaging environments.
- Demonstrated success improving production throughput, equipment reliability, line efficiency, or overall plant performance.
- Ability to provide specific, quantifiable examples of improvements personally driven, including measurable increases in throughput, reductions in downtime, improvements in OEE, or similar results.
- Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and controls systems.
- Highly proficient with line programming, sensor control, automated troubleshooting, and production-line controls.
- Strong understanding of high-speed manufacturing and packaging processes.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with maintenance technicians, operators, managers, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Comfortable working directly on the production floor in a hands-on capacity.
- Strong project-management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Equipment ExpertiseDeep working knowledge of the following equipment is strongly preferred:
- Crown / Bevcorp Fillers
- Sidel & Douglas Tray Packers
- PAI / T-Tek Palletizers
- Micro Blend Skids
- Depalletizers
- Blending Systems
- High-speed conveyors and accumulation systems
- Canning, seaming, conveying, packaging, and palletizing systems
- Industrial automation and controls systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
- Experience in beverage, food, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed continuous manufacturing environment.
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation platforms.
- Experience managing capital projects and outside contractors.
- Experience commissioning new production equipment or production lines.
- Experience using CMMS and production/OEE data systems.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous-improvement experience.
- Experience developing or improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
What Success Looks LikeWithin the first several months, the successful candidate should be able to:
- Quickly understand the plant's major production constraints and equipment failure modes.
- Identify and prioritize the highest-value throughput and reliability opportunities.
- Establish measurable performance baselines.
- Deliver tangible improvements in line throughput, uptime, OEE, or reliability.
- Reduce recurring equipment failures and chronic downtime.
- Improve automation and controls reliability.
- Build credibility with operations, maintenance, and leadership through hands-on execution and measurable results.
- Develop a prioritized roadmap of engineering and capital improvements for continued plant growth.
Work Environment & ExpectationsThis is a hands-on plant-floor position. The successful candidate should expect significant time working directly around production equipment and interacting with operators, technicians, and plant leadership.The role may require:
- Working around high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Wearing required PPE and following all plant safety procedures.
- Standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working around equipment for extended periods.
- Occasional off-shift, weekend, or extended-hours support during critical equipment failures, installations, commissioning, or major projects.
- Occasional travel to vendors, equipment manufacturers, or other company facilities as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Macro Cap Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their full potential.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your experience maintaining and improving high-speed canning, bottling, filling, labeling, or packaging equipment?
- Tell me about a time you identified the root cause of a major equipment failure or production downtime. What did you do, and what was the result?
- What experience do you have with preventive/predictive maintenance programs and managing maintenance KPIs?
- Food and beverage plants have strict requirements for safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. How have you ensured engineering and maintenance work meets those requirements?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, plant operations, or utilities systems
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent maintenance management software
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and Florida DEP safety standards
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
Plant Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant engineer in Florida?
Most Florida plant engineer roles require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Senior and project-level positions often expect a Professional Engineer license, which is issued by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers after passing the FE and PE exams. Entry roles typically do not require licensure, but candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam hold a clear advantage in Florida's competitive manufacturing and utilities markets.
How much do plant engineers make in Florida?
Plant engineers in Florida earn a median of about $101,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,850 for the lowest 10% to over $156,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring plant engineers in Florida right now include Orlando Health, Garney Construction, and Novolex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's strong presence in phosphate mining, aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage production, and utilities means that large industrial operators and defense contractors are among the most consistent sources of plant engineering openings across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most plant engineer jobs?
Lakeland, Lake Mary, and Jacksonville lead Florida for plant engineer openings. Tampa's concentration of chemical manufacturing, phosphate processing, and utilities operations drives the highest volume, while Jacksonville's logistics and industrial manufacturing base and Miami's food processing and facilities-heavy commercial sector sustain consistent demand for plant engineering talent in those metros.
Are there remote plant engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to physical facilities, equipment, and production lines, so most roles require regular on-site presence. About 25% of plant engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cover process documentation, CAD design review, or engineering project management tasks that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a plant engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for maintenance engineer associate, process technician, or facilities engineering rotational roles at large Florida manufacturers and utilities. Companies like Mosaic, Florida Power and Light, and major food processing operations in central Florida regularly bring in new graduates for structured rotational or junior engineering programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before applying and building hands-on familiarity with CMMS tools significantly strengthens a new-grad application in this market.
Where can I find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target metro, then apply directly to the employers that fit.
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