Engineering Manager - Electrical, Automation & Controls

$123,900 - $185,830/Yr

Lamb Weston - Kennewick, WA

Full-time - Manager

Kennewick, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineering Manager for Electrical, Automation & Controls at Lamb Weston provides technical leadership to the Global Engineering team, focusing on the Model Predictive Control (MPC) program. This role involves developing and promoting strategic visions for electrical and automation disciplines, serving as a key interface between Global Engineering and Global Technology Solutions, and ensuring compliance with performance criteria and industry standards. The position also includes troubleshooting support, project planning, and mentoring team members to enhance their professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the GE Electrical, Automation & Controls team and provide mentoring to develop and advance professional capabilities of the department.
• Be the key interface between GE and GTS for strategic initiatives, projects, and day-to-day plant operations.
• Own and lead Lamb Weston's MPC Program, named APQC (Advanced Process Quality Control).
• Provide support to the Global Engineering Standards and Design Programs, including development and review of specifications.
• Review and/or develop project scopes.
• Lead enterprise initiatives, resources, and long-term strategies around electrical, automation & controls.
• Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products.
• Develop processes according to GE processes and standards.
• Examine needs on new systems and equipment; calculate costs and help prepare budgets.
• Monitor maintenance and inspection plans.
• Ensure installation and operations conform to standards and requirements by preparing and/or reviewing specifications and technical drawings.
• Write reports and compile data regarding existing and potential engineering projects and studies.
• Provide guidance and development on best practices for plant electrical systems, and lead FI (Focused Improvement) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) initiatives as required.
• Monitor effectiveness of overall program and condition of our electrical, controls & automation systems.
• Identify and promote energy savings and system improvement opportunities.
• Accountable for timely, accurate and effective implementation of engineering and project related work.

Requirements

• BS in an Engineering or related field required (Electrical Engineering degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, etc.).
• Experience in the design, installation, operation, and optimization of low and medium-voltage power systems.
• Experience in the design, installation, operation, and optimization of industrial PLC-based control systems.
• Working understanding of MPC programs and applications.
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipment.
• Experience in project management and maintenance engineering is preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, possess excellent technical and analytical skills, and be a proven self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering licensing and/or accreditation is preferred (PE, P.Eng).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Hardware and Software Platforms is preferred.
• Food processing experience is preferred.
• Experience in energy savings and sustainability initiatives.
• Manufacturing plant experience in production/quality assurance/support is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
• Financial Planning Services
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services