Senior Automation Engineer

The Sr Automation Engineer develops and executes Automation/Electrical/Instrumentation (AEI) projects to achieve the site’s key performance goals.  Provides AEI technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to the site.  Develops and maintains AEI work priority lists in conjunction with all supporting areas.  Ensures compliance with current electrical safety rules and regulations across the site.

YOUR IMPACT:

·    Provides daily automation support to Operations and Facilities Teams
·    Executes automation-related projects
·    Create and implement training program to aid in the development of the AEI workforce
·    Align site IT and OT infrastructure, programming, equipment, etc. with current company standards.
·    Participates in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
·    Active member of site Early Management (EM) or Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar Team. 
·    Supports AEI Equipment Obsolescence Plan in partnership with EM Pillar Team. 
·    Enforces site safety, environmental, and GMP rules and regulations
·    Ensures that work is accomplished in a safe and efficient manner
·    Ensures completeness and quality of work
·    Communicates effectively and efficiently in all aspects of daily work
·    Ability to flex work hours, including to provide off-hours support as needed

YOUR EXPERIENCE

·    5-8 years of previous PLC and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) programming experience required
·    Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in a related technical field desired (Engineering, Electronics, Programming, etc.)
·    Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, USDA, PSM, etc.) desired
·    Prior manufacturing/process engineering experience desired
·    Ability to communicate effectively with individuals both inside and outside of organization
·    Ability to speak effectively before outside groups or employees of organization
·    Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
·    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
·    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment manuals
·    Knowledge of electronic and electrical principals
·    Knowledge of electronic components such as HMIs, Servo Controllers, VFDs, sensors, process instrumentation, etc.
·    Must be proficient in usage of standard computer programs for daily tasks
 

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra 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 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're 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.