Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager you will develop and execute Automation Electrical and Instrumentation projects to support site performance goals. You will provide technical support troubleshooting and problem-solving for automation systems while partnering with Operations and Facilities teams to maintain reliable and compliant processes across the site.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Provide daily automation support to Operations and Facilities teams
• Execute automation-related projects from planning through implementation
• Develop and maintain Automation Electrical and Instrumentation work priority lists in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Create and implement training programs to support development of the automation workforce
• Align site information technology and operational technology infrastructure programming and equipment with company standards
• Participate in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting meetings
• Contribute as an active member of Early Management or Preventative Maintenance pillar teams
• Support automation equipment obsolescence planning in partnership with pillar teams
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and site policies
• Promote safe work practices and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Maintain quality and completeness of work deliverables
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Provide support outside of regular hours as needed for critical operations

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 58 years of programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition programming experience required with Allen Bradley and Ignition preferred
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Electronics Information Technology Programming or a related technical field preferred
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or Process Safety Management preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering environments preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems and interpret technical instructions
• Read and analyze safety rules blueprints electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams with solid knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
• Experience with human-machine interfaces (HMIs) servo controllers variable frequency drives (VFDs) sensors and process instrumentation
• Proficiency in standard computer programs including email and Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility climb stairs/ladders kneel or performrepetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment. Noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary.

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Compensation

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.