The Campbell's Company · 5 months ago
Plant Project Engineer (Controls Engineer)
USA - NC - Maxton
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expThe Campbell's Company is a leading food manufacturer known for its iconic brands. They are seeking a Plant Project Engineer to drive capital projects that enhance operations, safety, and product quality within their facility. This role involves managing large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing process improvements.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and PoultryRecipesSnack Food
Responsibilities
Execute Capital projects: 1-2 large (electrical/controls replacement/upgrade) per year. Demo cabinets, install new Panels, new PLCs, new VFDs, and review programming with vendors for company standards. Execute one to two additional assigned projects. Manage the planning and execution of capital projects according to established requirements. Develop proposals, schedules, cost control, risk mitigation, and commissioning for projects. Work with a multifunctional team to ensure manufacturing equipment is operating correctly. Identify, fund, and implement process improvements and capability changes
Manage capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000.
Investigate operational problems and work with multi-functional teams to implement solutions
Develop and align with stakeholders on requirements for assigned projects
Work with maintenance, operations, and quality during daily direction setting (DDS) team meetings to ensure a robust manufacturing process
Develop capital project submissions employing clear and concise project documentation
Coordinate and review contractor and vendor activity and interface with plant personnel, ensuring compliance with plant and corporate standards
Prioritize control system for replacement/upgrade
Check safety standards / controls reliable
Assist with process control audit
Assist maintenance with higher-level troubleshooting – usually databases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 3+ years' experience in manufacturing
Experience with and understanding of manufacturing processes
Proficient in Rockwell Automation and Rockwell PLC programming
Knowledgeable in the use of Wonderware InTouch and System Platform is required
Experience leading a multi-disciplined team through capital project creation and execution
Advanced computer skills in MS Project, MS Office, SAP, and Procurement systems
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Good analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot hardware and processes
Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Highly motivated, self-directed and the ability to multi-task
Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends to support projects and processes
Ability to think on one's feet, make decisions on the fly, and react to ever-changing situations
Preferred
Bonus if your familiar with Allan Bradley; RS Logics 5, 500, 5000; studio 5000; Multiple serial communications, ex MODBUS; industrial networking; stratix switches; servos drives
Project management professional (PMP) certification
Food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Benefits
Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
Company
The Campbell's Company
Since 1869, we’ve been connecting people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas and innovations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.4MKey Investors
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1954-11-16IPO
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