Schwan's Company · 2 days ago
Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$91K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expSchwan's Company is a leading food manufacturer known for its iconic brands and commitment to quality. They are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead complex capital projects aimed at upgrading manual production lines to automated platforms, focusing on electrical controls and strategic development.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Lead Electrical Controls Projects: Provide engineering leadership for corporate and plant capital projects, ensuring successful design and execution of electrical control systems
Strategic Development: Create and implement long-term strategies for controls, network architecture, and plant floor systems to boost efficiency and innovation
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project teams and business functions (IT, EHS, Supply Chain, etc.) to apply advanced technologies and drive business improvements
Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and develop plant engineers and automation teams, focusing on technical skills, leadership, and change management
Capital Planning & Execution: Lead the development of long-range capital plans, manage obsolescence, and ensure project alignment with budget and performance expectations
Technology Advancement: Stay current with industry trends, recommend and implement new technologies to enhance equipment performance, quality, and safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred)
7+ years' experience in Manufacturing
5+ years of engineering experience with a focus on electrical and control systems
Previous experience with manufacturing food and beverage or consumer packaged goods companies is required
Strong knowledge and understanding of the primary codes and safety requirements applicable to controls safety systems, robotics (FANUC, ABB, or similar), and power distribution equipment and systems
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) at the code level and troubleshoot equipment and wiring
Must have strong knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with thorough understanding of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, sanitary design and research functions
Ability to travel ~30%, typically from your home to Sioux Falls, SD, or to our other facilities or corporate offices
Preferred
ABET accredited program preferred
Proficient in SCADA development and programming (Ignition) is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Time off programs
Retirement and financial offerings
Company
Schwan's Company
Schwan's Company is a food and beverage manufacturing company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Bain Capital Special Situations
2019-05-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dimitrios Smyrnios
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Reilly, MBA
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
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