Bumble Bee Foods · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Cape May, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBumble Bee Foods is an iconic fishing company committed to sustainability and quality seafood production. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to lead corporate automation initiatives, oversee capital projects for electrical and automation, and support engineering efforts across manufacturing sites.
Food ProcessingSeafoodSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Partner with factory General Managers and Dir of Engineering to align capital priorities, asset strategies, and automation initiatives
Identify opportunities for process optimization and re-engineering through automation, control systems, and standardization
Provide leadership on technical problem-solving and root cause analysis
Expand in-house automation capabilities; support cross-site knowledge sharing and best practices
Manage all aspects of project execution: RFPs, technical specs, vendor selection, installation, and factory acceptance testing for assigned projects
Support and help shape 3-to-5-year Capital Plans in alignment with business objectives
Foster collaboration across departments including R&D, QA, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
Remote PLC and automation troubleshooting
Maintain electrical drawings so they remain current
Maintain a database of programs (past and current versions)
Led the ignition transition and support going forward
Serve as a visible leader and coach to safety, environmental, and plant leadership teams
Conduct training and development initiatives that empower employees at all levels to own results
Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration
Lead by example—being a consistent presence on the floor and in the plants, listening, teaching, and inspiring others
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree in Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
10-15+ years' experience in a manufacturing/operations environment, with increasing responsibility in technical or engineering roles
Proven project leadership in cross-functional environments; strong organizational and execution skills
Demonstrated experience in automation, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet)
Familiarity with CAD systems, solid modeling software, Microsoft Project, and general Office tools
Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; hands-on capability in prototyping a plus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead change and influence across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated success in building a safety culture and delivering sustainability initiatives with measurable results
Ability to travel regularly to Cape May, Santa Fe Springs, and Blacks Harbour
Proven experience with FAT, SAT and holding vendors accountable for deliverables
Preferred
Familiar with food manufacturing and equipment, specifically end of line equipment
Background in canning is preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company
Bumble Bee Foods
The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is passionately pursuing its purpose of feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-12-18Acquired
2008-11-18Private Equity
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