Electrical & Controls Engineer

$72,900 - $117,300/Yr

Campbell Soup - Goodyear, AZ

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Goodyear, AZ
Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical & Controls Engineer position at our Goodyear, Arizona facility is a pivotal role responsible for creating a strategic vision for automation, controls, and electrical safety programs. This role involves providing capital project leadership and automation expertise for the specification, installation, start-up, and operation of plant equipment. As the site subject matter expert on automation, controls, and electrical systems, the engineer will support the execution of the plant's annual capital plan, aligning with the company's overall strategic objectives. The focus will be on enhancing safety, product quality, total delivered cost, low-cost supply chain systems, and plant efficiency. Additionally, the engineer will support maintenance training and advanced troubleshooting of control systems, playing a key service role in supporting all departments within the facility from the Engineering Department. In partnership with the Engineering Manager, the Electrical & Controls Engineer will create and execute a strategic vision for automation and control systems, taking the initiative to develop new approaches and solutions that align with company strategy and plant objectives. This includes defining engineering standards and serving as the site subject matter expert on manufacturing automation equipment and control systems, supporting both new equipment installations and the optimization of existing equipment. The engineer will also be responsible for developing and managing capital projects, providing daily technical support to Plant Operations, and supporting advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant's computer-driven control systems. The role requires the ability to identify and implement training and resources needed for maintenance personnel, as well as the capability to identify complex capital improvement project opportunities that align with the plant's overall operating strategy. The engineer must effectively build and manage cross-functional relationships to address issues and opportunities, ensuring successful project delivery within specifications, budget, and timeline. Continuous improvement tools and concepts will be applied to each project to deliver optimal results and maximum positive impact on plant performance, while also overcoming employee resistance to change by effectively communicating the business rationale for key projects.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a strategic vision for automation and control systems in partnership with the Engineering Manager.
  • Develop and manage capital projects including estimation, equipment specifications, project approvals, vendor selection, and management.
  • Provide daily technical support to Plant Operations to drive performance objectives and improvement initiatives.
  • Support advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the plant's computer-driven control systems and mechanical equipment.
  • Identify complex capital improvement project opportunities that align with the plant's operating strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with high-speed automation, robotics, and VFDs.
  • Solid understanding of PC-based systems.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA Standards for General Industry.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or M.A/M.S in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming, vision systems, and Fanuc robotics.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and advanced computer skills in MS Project, MS Office.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and LAN/WAN technologies.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
  • Experience with Wonderware and VMWare vSphere.

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
  • Dental insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company contributions.
  • Wellness benefits.
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