Electrical And Automation EngineerAre you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand!
With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly.
We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.Main Purpose of the Job:The Electrical and Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of all electrical and control systems across the factory facility. This role leads automation initiatives, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects to optimize production performance, product quality, and energy efficiency.Role and ActivityElectrical Systems & MaintenancePerform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, and control panels.Diagnose and repair electrical faults, power distribution, PLCs, and instrumentation systems.Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and food manufacturing regulations.Automation & ControlsProgram, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMIs, and SCADA systems.Support automation of production lines such as mix plant, freezer, filler, and packaging systems.Develop and implement control logic to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.Collaborate with process engineers and operators to resolve automation issues and implement process improvements.Project Management & Continuous ImprovementLead or support electrical and automation projects, including upgrades, new line installations, and equipment integration.Work with vendors and contractors to specify, design, and commission automation solutions.Participate in continuous improvement and reliability programs (TPM, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).Optimize energy usage and sustainability performance through automation and system upgrades.Compliance & SafetyEnsure adherence to food safety (HACCP, GMP) and occupational safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA).Conduct risk assessments, lockout/tagout (LOTO) audits, and equipment safety validations.Maintenance TasksEnsure the maintenance plan has purpose, that it evolves to allow the maximum time available for production, no strip and rebuild for the sake of it! Only replace worn/ broken parts – condition based rather than planned based maintenanceDrive the tasks through required work from observations and data, not just theoretical plansFull evaluation of, cost, availability and requirement to decide if run to failure or replaceMaintenance always follows production, not the other way around.Ensure that maintenance tasks adhere to company's food safety polices at all times.Ensure all working practices comply with company rules and procedures in order that you and any other persons using the area of work can do so safely.Always keep full and up to date records of all equipment to ensure traceabilityBudgetTreat all spends as if they are your ownTo manage, monitor and control costs to ensure that site costs are within budgeted requirementsRepresent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core ValuesMeasurable OutcomesDown timeBalance between planned & reactiveZero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due machineryWaste driven by poor equipment performanceDaily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully metCosts are maintained at/below budgeted levelsDirect Team to receive a performance reviewTraining and development plans in place for all team, producing measurable business benefitsQuality and improvement initiatives being implementedReduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basisAn improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI'sProjects delivered on time within budgetDrive actions from quality benchmarkingLevels of ResponsibilityAll site process and equipment.Break down interventions, maintenance and improvementsProduction TargetsMaintenance budgetHealth & SafetyTeam managementTraining and development of the teamImpeccable hygiene standards alwaysBehaviors and Core Values: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.We Take OwnershipStay committed to responsibilities from start to finishMake sound decisions and get into the right level of detailApply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce wasteWe Do What Is RightChoose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversationsSet clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgmentSpeak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policiesWe Seek to ImproveStrive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectationsValue feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improveLearn from both successes and failuresWe Are Better TogetherEnsure decisions are based on what's best for the whole businessPractice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectivesTreat everyone with fairness and respectWork EnvironmentIn this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment.
The work is fast paced.Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.Requires use of cold-protective PPE.May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.