Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field preferred.
  • Experience with Krones or Siemens systems is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer license (P.E.) is advantageous.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Electrical and Automation required.
  • Familiarity with food and beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries preferred.
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and local codes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end electrical and automation engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
  • Develop and deliver technical training materials for E&A equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Drive process optimization by identifying and implementing improvements in production processes.
  • Ensure safe and reliable operation of electrical and automation systems through effective maintenance strategies.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards for E&A installations.
  • Contribute to sustainability initiatives by seeking energy and water-saving opportunities.
  • Manage the Electrical and Automation components of capital investment projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Supportive programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
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As a Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems that support reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. You will develop deep process knowledge of production lines and apply your expertise to troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead end-to-end electrical and automation engineering projects, managing the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. This includes developing technical documentation and specifications, overseeing procurement, programming and configuring systems, and supporting installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and trusted resource for operators and technicians by providing hands-on support, guidance, and training. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, support operationalgoals, and advance electrical and automation capabilities across the facility.

Responsibilities

Develop Engineering Capability (10%):
• Develop and deliver technical training materials to ensure personnel operating and maintaining E&A equipment are competent, safe, and efficient.
• Conduct competency assessments to evaluate the skills of the factory personnel.
• Provide guidance and support in enhancing the factory's technical capabilities.

Drive Process Improvements (20%):
• Gain deep understanding of production processes and act directly to continuously improve quality, safety, and efficiency while safeguarding technological know-how and competitive advantage.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance process performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process optimization initiatives.

Ensure Reliable Operation and Maintenance (20%):
• Participate in the implementation and execution of maintenance strategies, tools, and methodologies.
• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, process and supervisory control, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Utilize digital technologies to drive reliability and process improvements.

Manage Risk and Compliance (5%):
• Ensure compliance with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety, and product quality standards for all E&A installations.
• Maintain up-to-date E&A documentation, including electrical drawings, automation documentation, backups, and maintenance plans.
• Establish effective management of change processes to handle modifications involving E&A systems.

Promote Sustainability (10%):
• Contribute actively to factory sustainability objectives by identifying opportunities for energy and water savings.
• Track and report results of improvement projects related to sustainability and non-sustainability areas.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives.

Manage Factory Asset Portfolio (5%):
• Contribute to the asset management strategy by anticipating end-of-life, obsolescence, and replacement requirements.
• Ensure timely stakeholder awareness for capital planning purposes related to E&A assets.
• Balance asset performance and cost competitiveness when making asset-related decisions.

Execute Industrialization Projects (30%):
• Lead and execute the Electrical and Automation part of capital investment projects, adhering to corporate and market standards.
• Ensure technical solutions meet quality standards, are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement industrialization projects.

Qualifications/ Certifications
• Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferably in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• Krones or Siemens Systems Preferred
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) is a plus
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is a plus

Experiences
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the field of Electrical and Automation- Required
• Preference for work on a manufacturing facility in the Food and Beverages industry, or other Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems (low, medium and high voltage installations)
• Knowledge of local electrical codes and standards
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Calibration process
• Good knowledge of automation systems and equipment (HMI - Human-Machine Interface, PLC - Programmable Logic Controller, Industrial networks, etc.).
• Knowledge on MES deployment (Manufacturing Execution System).
• Knowledge on Digital technologies implementation (e.g. Vision Systems, Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, etc.)
• Knowledge of food processing operations and technology.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygienic engineering
• Experience on participation in engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience on delivering technical trainings
• Great collaboration mindset
• Proactive thinking
• Self Management following objectives

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