Electrical & Controls Engineer

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the community's where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Giving that Matters" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

General Summary

This position is responsible for creating a strategic vision for automation, controls, and electrical safety programs. Provide capital project leadership and automation expertise for the specification, installation, start-up, and operation of plant equipment. Serve as site subject matter expert on automation, controls, and electrical systems. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of the plant's annual capital plan to support the Company's overall strategic objectives, with a focus on safety, product quality, total delivered cost, low-cost supply chain systems, and plant efficiency. Support maintenance training and advanced troubleshooting of control systems. This position will provide a key service role in supporting all departments in the facility from the Engineering Department.

Principal Accountabilities

(30%) - In partnership with the Engineering Manager, create and execute on strategic vision for automation and control systems. Take initiative to develop new approaches and solutions that align with Company strategy and plant objectives. Participate in defining engineering standards. Site subject matter expert on manufacturing automation equipment and control systems; supporting both new equipment installations and optimization of existing equipment. Have functional and technical responsibilities across multiple engineering disciplines.

(25% -) Develop and manage or participate on capital projects up to any approved capital investment amount including estimation, equipment specifications, project approvals, vendor selection and management, equipment installations startup, and training.

(15%-) Provides daily technical support to Plant Operations, to drive performance objectives and improvement initiatives. Support cross-functional focus groups throughout the facility to resolution of specific objectives. Support all plant departments by providing expertise and resources to assist in resolution of departmental objectives.

(15%) - Support advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and / or repair of the plants computer driven controls systems, the plants mechanical and electromechanical equipment in conjunction with maintenance personnel. Identify and implement training and resources needed for maintenance personnel.

(15%) - Identifies, either independently or in conjunction with key plant and/or corporate stakeholders, highly complex and multi-functional capital improvement project opportunities that, when implemented, successfully meet the specified criteria relative to the plant's overall operating strategy and resulting objectives.

Job Complexity

• Must have Automation and Controls and the ability to resolve issues on Wonderware, Allen Bradley and HMI PLC platforms.
• Resolve complex scheduling and technical issues with multi-trade contractors, construction managers, equipment fabricators, design engineering firms, and Company representatives. Oversee and approve all aspects of design and installation, scheduling, and capital funds.
• Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability, and throughput.
• Must be able to identify, align, and execute complex and multi-disciplined project initiatives to support the plant's key objectives relative to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Must be able to effectively build, leverage, and manage cross-functional relationships to address issues and opportunities to successfully deliver projects to specifications, on budget, and on time.
• Must apply continuous improvement tools and concepts to each project, identifying the appropriate solution to each issue/challenge from available options, in order to deliver optimal results and maximum positive impact to plant performance.
• Must overcome employee resistance to change by developing and effectively communicating the business rationale for key projects to drive acceptance of these projects and their expected outcomes.
• Must build and leverage positive, cross-functional relationships to address identified issues and opportunities to implement best practices, as well as solutions to meet current and future business requirements.

Job Specifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with high-speed automation, robotics and VFD's

Solid understanding of PC based systems

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Working knowledge of OSHA Standards for General Industry

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in ElectricalEngineering or M.A/M.S in Electrical Engineering

Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming, vision systems, Fanuc robotics.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced computer skills in MS Project, MS Office

Working knowledge of Auto Cad

Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems

Wonderware experience

VMWare vSphere knowledge

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.