Controls Engineer The General Mills Wellston, OH Plant manufactures Totino's Pizza and Pizza Rolls. The Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership for electrical and controls systems for all areas of the Wellston Plant. This position requires considerable interaction with project engineers, systems engineers, electricians, plant floor personnel, leadership team, and external engineers and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to a safety culture that strives for zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical/environmental/behavioral issues and implementing best practices for safety reliable control circuits
- Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meets applicable electrical codes (NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, etc.) and GMI Global CIS Standards
- Provide tactical and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance in the area of controls and information systems
- Provide strategic support for engineering, operations, and maintenance to drive out losses in the manufacturing process by leveraging existing and emerging control system technology and methodologies
- Implementation of PLC and HMI hardware/software and manufacturing networks in accordance with GMI standards
- Build and maintain a strong working relationship with engineers, operations and maintenance leadership, controls techs, floor personnel, and external engineers/vendors
- Provide technical coaching and development for controls team
- Manage electrical and controls architecture, including servers, PLC's HMI's, and VFD'sProvide input into the plants capital plan and proactively manage obsolescence of controls systems
- Support plant capital projects as a controls and electrical systems lead.
- Manage electrical/controls related capital projects as necessary
- Manage external integrators as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET- accredited program, Degrees preferred: Electrical or Controls Engineering 3+ years of related experience
Hardware application, programming and integration experience with the following:
- Wonderware Intouch, InSql, DAS, and System PlatformAB (Allen Bradley) Control Logix, PLC5, SLC; Panelviews; Panelview Plus', InCuity, and RSLinxAB and Indramat Servo Controllers
- Serial, RIO, DH+, Ethernet, Control
- Net and DeviceNet Communications o Knowledge of computers, servers and Windows Operating SystemsVFDs; Load Cells; Metering Feeders; Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Position, Presence devices and other common field devices
- Ability to interpret and apply the NEC, NFPA 70E, GMI Corporate and other standards to the plant equipment and projects
- Solid experience in leading with Electrical Contractors and Third Party Controls Integrators as part of capital project initiatives
- Experience with Process Control, Packaging Control, Equipment Specification and Panel Design
- Implementation of PLC and HMI hardware/software and manufacturing networks in accordance with GMI standards
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC's at the code level and troubleshoot equipment and wiring
- Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement and use of the tools to drive improvements
- Ability to train and pass skills on to others.
- Demonstrated strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills
- High technical aptitude and learning agility
- Willing to provide support off shift and/or on weekends to support 24 hour plant operations, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:- Understanding of and experience with power distribution and associated equipment (24V, 120V, 208V, 230V, 240V, 277V, 480V, 4160V)
- AutoCAD experience
- Additional Considerations
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
Salary Range$71,300 - $107,000 AnnualAt General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
