Automation Engineer

·Job Summary

You will analyze controls / electrical engineering requirements to determine and design technical and business solutions for projects that require capital investment. Determine system requirement success criteria and selects equipment that meets the best cost, schedule, and performance needs. Develop controls / electrical equipment standards, methods, and design to meet required quality and safety standards. An emphasis in controls and electrical for processing, filling and packaging applications. You will work in a technical team environment.

Position Responsibilities

Your work will involve coordination with multiple partners (e.g., Corporate Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI). External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering services contractors.

· Execution of projects cradle to grave. Startups, construction supervision, safety requirements.

· Develops project submittal packages that are complete and concise, and due diligence to ensure project success.

· Technology assessment and recommended solutions reflecting plant, Conagra Brands, and industry practices;

· Physical location and general arrangement placements (drawing level); Infrastructure requirements assessment;

· You will report to the Plant Engineering Manager and work with Project Manager to determine preliminary Capital / Expense Estimates;

· Work with the Engineering Project Manager to determine a design schedule that meets that overall project schedule requirements; Equipment / System Performance criteria;

· Identification of Alternatives, Pre-requisites, Risks, and Opportunities;

· Write detailed functional control / electrical descriptions for the unit operation.

· Manage / coordinate projects independently.

· Works well in a team environment

· Participate and build experiments in plant trials

· Present technical reports to supervisor, both written and oral Interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications

· Develop subject matter expertise of processing, filling and packaging operating systems for assigned areas

· You will have a fundamental understanding of a food manufacturing environment, a technical knowledge of equipment and may develop project management skills that can be applied to business initiatives

· Keeps current with latest food packaging technology and commercial applications.

You will work on-site

Position Qualifications

· BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering (with emphasis on controls of processing/packaging / filling equipment design / electrical).

· Controls Engineering emphasis is required in addition to practical experience of 5-7 years in food manufacturing and food controls system design.

· Proficient using AutoCAD software, electrical schematics

· Technical understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment

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Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,988.88 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Waterloo, IA 50703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person