Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift
Conagra Brands
Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift
Job Description
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead automation and electrical projects that support safe, efficient plant operations. You will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and system alignment with company standards while supporting continuous improvement across the site.A Taste of Your ResponsibilitiesProvide daily automation support to operations and facilities teamsExecute automation and electrical projects to improve equipment reliability and performanceDevelop and deliver training to strengthen automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge across the siteAlign information technology and operational technology infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standardsParticipate in daily production meetings and support Early Management and Preventive Maintenance initiativesPartner on equipment obsolescence planning and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and good manufacturing practices requirementsEnsure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standardsCommunicate effectively and collaborate across teams, including providing off-hours support as neededIngredients Required for Your SuccessBachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, information technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experienceAt least 1 year of programmable logic controller programming experienceKnowledge of electrical principles and components such as human machine interfaces, servo controllers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and process instrumentationStrong problem-solving skills with the capability to apply engineering principles in complex situationsExperience in regulated manufacturing environments such as Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, or Process Safety Management is a plusProficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagramsProficiency with standard computer programs, including email and Microsoft OfficePhysical RequirementsMore 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 perform repetitive 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.#LI-Onsite#LI-MW1#LI-AssociateCompensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000The 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 BenefitsWe 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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur CompanyAt 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.
Locations
- Michigan, Quincy
Salary
64,000 - 95,000 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- electrical principlesintermediate
- regulated manufacturing environments such as Foodintermediate
- readingintermediate
- standard computer programsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, information technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience (experience)
- At least 1 year of programmable logic controller programming experience (experience, 1 years)
- Knowledge of electrical principles and components such as human machine interfaces, servo controllers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and process instrumentation (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to apply engineering principles in complex situations (experience)
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, or Process Safety Management is a plus (experience)
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (experience)
- Proficiency with standard computer programs, including email and Microsoft Office (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, information technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience (experience)
- At least 1 year of programmable logic controller programming experience (experience, 1 years)
- Knowledge of electrical principles and components such as human machine interfaces, servo controllers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and process instrumentation (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to apply engineering principles in complex situations (experience)
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, or Process Safety Management is a plus (experience)
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (experience)
- Proficiency with standard computer programs, including email and Microsoft Office (experience)
- 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 perform repetitive 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. (experience)
- #LI-Onsite#LI-MW1#LI-Associate (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide daily automation support to operations and facilities teams
- Execute automation and electrical projects to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Develop and deliver training to strengthen automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge across the site
- Align information technology and operational technology infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards
- Participate in daily production meetings and support Early Management and Preventive Maintenance initiatives
- Partner on equipment obsolescence planning and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and good manufacturing practices requirements
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
- Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams, including providing off-hours support as needed
- Provide daily automation support to operations and facilities teams
- Execute automation and electrical projects to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Develop and deliver training to strengthen automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge across the site
- Align information technology and operational technology infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards
- Participate in daily production meetings and support Early Management and Preventive Maintenance initiatives
- Partner on equipment obsolescence planning and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and good manufacturing practices requirements
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
- Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams, including providing off-hours support as needed
Benefits
- general: 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.
- general: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- general: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- general: Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- general: Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- general: Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
- general: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- general: Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- general: Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- general: Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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