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Unilever · 1 day ago

Automation & Controls Engineer

Independence, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

Unilever is a leading consumer goods company focused on sustainable manufacturing. They are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to manage site capital projects related to electrical upgrades and automation while providing technical support for day-to-day operations.

ConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPersonal Care and Hygiene

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead all electrical engineering and controls/automation capital projects at the site, ensuring compliance with Unilever corporate standards

Serve as the site expert for electrical and automation systems, providing technical guidance on SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, variable speed drives, and servo-motion control to maximize plant efficiency and reliability

Manage software modifications and optimization of control programs; maintain accurate documentation and version control for all systems

Drive development and execution of the plant masterplan for electrical systems and controls/automation in alignment with Unilever global design standards

Provide technical input to category engineering teams for innovation and renovation projects, supporting new product introductions and re-stages

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, Maintenance, engineering, and union workforce, to deliver improvement initiatives and resolve complex technical issues

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures to enhance reliability

Champion value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, introducing new ways of working to reduce installed cost while upholding Unilever’s core values

Deliver assigned capital projects On Time In Full (OTIF), managing budgets typically ranging from €0.05M to €2M, with safety as the top priority

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringControls EngineeringPLC ProgrammingSCADA SystemsHMI SystemsDCS SystemsProject ManagementVariable Speed DrivesServo-Motion ControlContinuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisProfessional Engineer Status