Senior Engineer - Controls and Automation

Conagra Brands
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 82,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Technical consulting","Process improvement"]

Provide electrical and controls engineering support for the Darien, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC and HMI systems, improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity, and ensure compliance with FDA/USDA and OSHA regulations. Lead automation and control strategy development, support technology transfer and startup execution, and manage capital projects from scope through timelines and commissioning while partnering with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and corporate teams.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Senior Engineer - Controls and Automation

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Job Summary

Provide electrical and controls engineering support for the Darien, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC and HMI systems, improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity, and ensure compliance with FDA/USDA and OSHA regulations. Lead automation and control strategy development, support technology transfer and startup execution, and manage capital projects from scope through timelines and commissioning while partnering with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and corporate teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical support to operations and maintenance by troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems.
  • •Develop, implement, and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility.
  • •Drive continuous improvement for safety, quality, reliability, and productivity, including efficiency and yield improvements.
  • •Serve as a technical consultant by analyzing system/equipment failures and recommending maintenance actions or capital improvements.
  • •Support capital projects and technology transfer by managing scope, budget, timelines, startup activities, and training execution.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,000 - 120,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s degree in engineering or a related field.
  • •3+ years of electrical engineering experience focused on controls and automation.
  • •Experience supporting PLC and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Preferred experience with Rockwell-based platforms and FactoryTalk environments, including SCADA and industrial manufacturing networks.
  • •Capital project management experience, including scope, budget, and startup execution.
Experience:3+ yearsConsumer products manufacturingFood processing
Education:Associate's in Engineering
Skills:TroubleshootingTechnical consultingProcess improvement
Tech Stack:Programmable logic controller (PLC)Human machine interface (HMI)RockwellFactoryTalkSCADAIndustrial manufacturing networks

Company Brief

Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded grocery, frozen, and snacks products for retail and foodservice customers across North America. Its portfolio includes well-known household brands in meals, condiments, and desserts.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1919
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