Controls Engineer

Job Duties

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The 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,standardscompliance, system improvements, controls architecture, and development of site technical capability.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support others withdifferent experiencelevels

Ability to work in a plant environment and support off-shift or weekend needs asrequiredfor a 24-hour operation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems

Experience with Allen-Bradley platforms, including ControlLogix, PanelView, CCW, andRSLinx

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

Minnesota MasterAElectrical License, electrical qualification, or similardemonstratedelectrical background

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements outside of the United States will not be considered.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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. 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. 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. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

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.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

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 Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$71,300.00 - $107,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55432

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Job Benefits

Not specified