JBT Food Tech

Electrical Controls and Software Engineer

JBT Food Tech$85K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of electrical and controls experience
  • Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens PLC programming software
  • Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical
  • Knowledgeable in North American electrical codes and industry standards
  • Experienced in electrical circuit and panel design for industrial equipment and safety calculations
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop control system designs including requirements gathering and programming
  • Support customers across the organization with expertise in electrical and controls design
  • Estimate and manage labor and material costs for control systems
  • Participate in and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Generate and enforce engineering procedures and compliance standards
  • Troubleshoot and provide solutions for electrical and controls systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance starting on day one
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Family leave provisions
  • Matched 401(k) retirement plan
  • Development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
  • Inclusive and collaborative team culture across global teams
Full Job Description
As our Electrical Controls and Software Engineer- you will report to the Sr Manager, Engineering. You will design, develop, and supervise all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Responsible for the design, build, validation, installation, and technical support of controls system hardware and software.

On a given day, you may:
  • Develop Control Systems designs. Includes gathering requirements, systems level design, PLC & HMI programming, system validation, and implementation. Includes calculations, design validations, and the use of AutoCAD Electric
  • Support customers and corporate functions across the organization with leadership and expertise in the area of electrical and controls design, implementation and support
  • Estimate and manage control systems design labor and materials
  • Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts within the electrical & controls group
  • Generate engineering procedures and guidelines and ensure compliance with engineering, company, industry and governmental requirements applicable to electrical and controls and encompassing best practices
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems and equipment

Requirements for the role
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years electrical and controls experience.
  • Knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens development software used to program PLCs.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical software.
  • Experience with North America electrical codes and industry standards used in equipment design including but not limited to UL, CSA, NFPA, NEC and IEC.
  • Experience with designing electrical circuits and panels for industrial equipment and perform electrical design calculations including those applicable to safety circuit ratings.
  • The estimated annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications and prior experience.
  • You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
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Travel & Location
  • This position is onsite and we ask that you travel approximately 10% of the time.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

  • We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
  • We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
  • We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
  • Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

About JBT Food Tech

JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
Learn more about JBT Food Tech
Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1894

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