Plant Senior Engineer, Controls

Campbell Soup Company
Lakeland, Florida
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Job Description
Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.
We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of the plant’s annual capital plan to support the Company’s overall strategic objectives, with a focus on safety, product quality, total delivered cost, low-cost supply chain systems, and plant efficiency. As Plant Senior Engineer – Electrical & Controls you will lead, manage, and integrate engineering projects across the Campbell's Snacks Lakeland, Florida production facility. Development, management, and implementation of highly complex capital multifunctional projects. Projects often involved with new or improved products, processes, or techniques. You will work independently on assignments of a highly complex level applying engineering knowledge to assignments including full, complex production systems. You will be responsible for schedules, project authorization documents, cost control, development of RFPs and functional testing, descriptions, inspections, start-up, training requirements for new high complexity installations including operating instructions and maintenance manuals. Expect to lead contractor and vendor activity and interface with plant personnel ensuring compliance with plant and corporate standards. Periodically review technology advancements to provide a competitive advantage through continued education, seminars, and trade shows. Serve as a technical mentor in several areas of expertise to others in the plant. Assist in the development of strategy focusing on TDC and system improvements.
A day in your life might include…
  • Provide subject matter expertise for industrial electrical systems (including primary power and substations), plant electrical wiring, and manufacturing control systems.
  • Lead and execute the strategic vision for automation and controls systems.
  • Proactive project leadership of engineering projects throughout the design and installation phases.
  • Working independently on assignments of medium to high complexity projects / engineering tasks applying engineering knowledge to assignments.
  • Coordinate and review contractor and vendor activity and interface with plant personnel ensuring compliance with plant and corporate standards.
  • Provide technical support and guidance as needed to plant manufacturing processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Working with SAP managing capital spend.
  • Developing and submitting capital projects that coincide with the Lakeland's annual capital plan.
  • Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
  • Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems.
  • Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team.
  • Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems
Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components)
  • Familiar with SAP
  • Industrial experience with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Experience managing large capital projects utilizing project management processes.
  • Experience leading a multi-disciplined team through capital project creation and execution.
  • Experience with industrial electrical systems and controls systems.
  • Experience with high-speed automation, robotics, and vision systems, VFD's
  • Proficient with Allen Bradley Programable Logic Controllers (PLC), and HMI programming, vision systems.
  • Working Knowledge of Wonderware.
  • Ethernet communication protocols.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
Education and Experience Preferred
  • Project management professional (PMP)certification.
  • Master's Degree / MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface with personnel of all levels.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, applied creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of project scheduling, cost tracking and forecasting inclusive of project management tools.
  • Ability to create drawings using AutoCAD and proficient with computers to create spreadsheets, reports, and general correspondence.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering discipline drawings.
  • Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.
  • You will be working in production plants, offices and may be required at times to work varying shifts or weekends to support project execution requirements.
Travel
Travel of up to 5% is anticipated for this role depending on project requirements and schedules that may include travel to other Campbell Snacks production sites and various OEM sites.
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$85,900.00 - $158,900.00
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Campbell Soup Company
Engineering
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
1 year, 8 months ago