Hormel Foods · 3 hours ago
Staff Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical - Hormel Foods (Austin, MN)
1101 North Main Street, Austin, MN, 55912, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expHormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. They are seeking a Staff Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical to participate in the establishment and implementation of company-wide standards for electrical systems design and to manage complex capital construction projects.
Food ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participates in the establishment and implementation of company-wide standards for electrical systems design
Designs and supervises the installation of control systems including the development of Requests for Proposals and Bid Packages including written specifications and construction drawings for use by electrical contractors
Coordinates cross functional efforts between IT/Engineering/and OEM vendors to support capital projects and routine process updates
Supports IT/OT Security Initiatives to improve the security posture of operational systems
Plans and executes capital construction projects of a complex nature. Roles on projects will vary from individual contributor to project lead. Role manages an overall budget of up to $40 million annually. Projects may be independent entities or part of larger projects
Develops and leads projects to address hardware obsolescence and security vulnerabilities
Prepares cost estimates and appropriation requests for assigned projects
Prepares all appropriate project documentation such as project charters, design calculations, drawings, specifications, purchasing documents, spending forecasts, etc
Manages assigned projects so that all requirements are met, and projects are delivered on time and within the approved budgets
Develops project designs that ensure the lowest 'life-cycle' costs and provide highly efficient and reliable processes. Understands and applies Return on Investment principles to make sound financial decisions
Ensures projects comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and Hormel standards
Applies good engineering and technical best practices to ensure personnel and food safety
Applies the continuous improvement process philosophy in all daily activities
Utilizes engineering training and experience to support innovation and the development of new technology
Requires occasional travel away from the office to support projects or plant support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering / degree in technical field or minimum of five-years industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience
Five years of pertinent experience in electrical field, a technical certification or licensure in electrical field and management / leadership development training with demonstrated application of skills
A strong pattern of initiative, innovation, and creativity
Highly developed leadership skills
Demonstrated problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and project management skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
A solid understanding and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Must be able to apply the Code to engineering design
Experience developing and maintaining distributed control systems such as FactoryTalk View SE
Previously obtained Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or able to obtain within 18 months
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Preferred
Experience in the following: Power distribution, Motor control: Starters, VFDs, servos, Lighting systems, Low voltage systems such as fire alarms and security systems
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
State issued Electrical License, preferred Journeyman level or higher
Professional Engineer license or ability to attain license within two years of hire
5 years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering, or similar engineering role
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus target incentive
Discretionary annual merit increase
Annual performance review
Medical
Dental
Vision
Non-contributory pension
Profit sharing
401(k) immediate eligible
Stock purchase plan
Relocation assistance
Paid personal time (PTO)
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
Company
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Ettinger
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Katie Clark
SVP and Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
2026-01-13
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