Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 64,000 - 95,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Training","Communication","Collaboration","Troubleshooting"]

Lead automation and electrical initiatives that support safe, efficient plant operations. Provide daily automation support to operations and facilities, execute projects to improve equipment reliability, and align IT/OT infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards. Partner on equipment obsolescence planning, ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and deliver training to strengthen site automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge, including off-hours support as needed.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
1 week ago

Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 12 hours agoStatus: Live
Reposted: similar role first listed 2 months ago

Job Summary

Lead automation and electrical initiatives that support safe, efficient plant operations. Provide daily automation support to operations and facilities, execute projects to improve equipment reliability, and align IT/OT infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards. Partner on equipment obsolescence planning, ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and deliver training to strengthen site automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge, including off-hours support as needed.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key 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 IT/OT infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards.
  • •Support production meetings and initiatives including Early Management and Preventive Maintenance, plus off-hours support as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 64,000 - 95,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceWellness StipendGym Membership401kEquityAnnual BonusPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, information technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • •At least 1 year of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming experience.
  • •Knowledge of electrical principles and components including HMI, servo controllers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and process instrumentation.
  • •Strong problem-solving skills to apply engineering principles in complex situations.
  • •Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Experience:Regulated manufacturingFoodManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingTrainingCommunicationCollaborationTroubleshooting
Tech Stack:PLCProgrammable logic controllerHuman machine interface (HMI)Servo controllersVariable frequency drives (VFD)SensorsProcess instrumentationElectrical schematicsBlueprintsPiping and instrumentation diagramsMicrosoft OfficeEmail

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
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 3.5
WebsiteLinkedInGlassdoor