Controls EngineerThe Controls Engineer provides technical leadership for the Fridley manufacturing site's electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. This role is focused on day-to-day plant support to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance across the facility. This position requires close partnership with operations, maintenance, electricians, technicians, engineers, contractors, and corporate resources.
The role will support troubleshooting, standards compliance, system improvements, controls architecture, and development of site technical capability.Key Responsibilities:Provide tactical support to reduce issues affecting equipment reliability, plant performance, product quality, and safetyTroubleshoot plant electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and network-related issues in support of operations and maintenanceSupport strategic improvement efforts by applying controls and automation technology to remove losses in the manufacturing processSupport plant electrical safety efforts, including inspections, maintenance activities, safe work practices, and compliance initiativesMaintain and improve site electrical and controls architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servers, and related infrastructureSupport plant capital projects as the site electrical and controls resource as needed, with emphasis on scope input, design review, startup support, and standards complianceBuild strong working relationships with operations, maintenance, leadership, electricians, contractors, integrators, vendors, and corporate engineering resourcesCoach and develop electricians, technicians, mechanics, and other plant personnel to strengthen the site's technical capabilitySupport management of electrical and controls spare parts and storeroom inventoryMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field with applicable experience, or equivalent relevant work experience2+ years of related manufacturing, controls, electrical, instrumentation, or automation experience within a manufacturing or industrial environmentAbility to read and interpret electrical and control schematics with basic working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and control systemsStrong organizational and planning skills with a strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solveDemonstrated ability to train, coach, and support others with different experience levelsAbility to work in a plant environment and support off-shift or weekend needs as required for a 24-hour operationSalary Range: $71,300 - $107,000 AnnualGeneral 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.