General Mills
Controls Engineer
Fridley, MN · Full-time
No sponsorship$71k-$107kDetected 73 days ago
PLCControlsLeadershipCommunication
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role75
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.
- We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
- Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
Responsibilities
- Provide tactical support to reduce issues affecting equipment reliability, plant performance, product quality, and safety
- Troubleshoot plant electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and network-related issues in support of operations and maintenance
- Support strategic improvement efforts by applying controls and automation technology to remove losses in the manufacturing process
- Support plant electrical safety efforts, including inspections, maintenance activities, safe work practices, and compliance initiatives
- Maintain and improve site electrical and controls architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servers, and related infrastructure
- Support plant capital projects as the site electrical and controls resource as needed, with emphasis on scope input, design review, startup support, and standards compliance
- Build strong working relationships with operations, maintenance, leadership, electricians, contractors, integrators, vendors, and corporate engineering resources
- Coach and develop electricians, technicians, mechanics, and other plant personnel to strengthen the site's technical capability
- Support management of electrical and controls spare parts and storeroom inventory
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field with applicable experience, or equivalent relevant work experience
- 2+ years of related manufacturing, controls, electrical, instrumentation, or automation experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics with basic working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and control systems
- Strong organizational and planning skills with a strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
- Ability to work in a plant environment and support off-shift or weekend needs as required for a 24-hour operation
Nice to have
- 5 + years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
- Experience with Allen-Bradley platforms, including ControlLogix, PanelView, CCW, and RSLinx
- Experience with Aveva or Wonderware platforms, including InTouch, Historian, System Platform, InSql, Tag Server, or DAS
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and topologies, including Ethernet and legacy plant-floor communication systems
- Understanding of practical electrical circuits, motor control circuits, grounding systems, and power distribution in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and related electrical safety and equipment standards
- Experience working with contractors, system integrators, and vendors in a plant environment
- Experience with process manufacturing, packaging systems, or food manufacturing operations
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is:
- $71,300 - $107,000 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
- The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.
- As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
- Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
- You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits
- We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
- Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.
Company info
- SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $71,300 - $107,000 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
Equal opportunity
- EMPLOYER (EOE)
- General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
- If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
- General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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