Controls Engineer

ConAgra Foods•Troy, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the site technical lead for electrical and control systems engineering. Support maintenance and operations by troubleshooting automation, control, and equipment issues, including unplanned downtime events. Provide backup technical support for the Electrical Team Leader during absences. Develop and maintain sitewide standards, guidelines, and templates for control hardware, software, and programming. Program and maintain Allen‑Bradley control platforms, including RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition. Configure and support network infrastructure, including Internet Protocol addressing and managed industrial network switches. Program and support variable frequency drives, servo systems, human machine interfaces, and process control devices. Collaborate with engineering, technical, and procurement teams to support capital planning, cost savings initiatives, and strategic supplier partnerships. Support control system obsolescence management and control software updates. Review front end loading packages for accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness. Provide on‑site technical support during design reviews, startup activities, and focused improvement initiatives. Support third‑party system integrators and factory acceptance testing activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or an Associate degree with equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience in industrial control system design or programming.
Experience with Rockwell Automation control platforms and software.
Knowledge of industrial networking, control system integration, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Experience with building automation systems supporting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and environmental controls.
Familiarity with enterprise systems and manufacturing execution or enterprise resource planning system integration.
Strong collaboration skills within a cross‑functional and multi‑plant organization.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and technical problem‑solving skills.
Willingness to provide off‑shift and on‑call support as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations and industry standards is preferred.
Experience supporting capital projects and early‑phase project estimating is preferred.
Experience working with third‑party automation and controls integrators is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site technical lead for electrical and control systems engineering.
Support maintenance and operations by troubleshooting automation, control, and equipment issues, including unplanned downtime events.
Provide backup technical support for the Electrical Team Leader during absences.
Develop and maintain sitewide standards, guidelines, and templates for control hardware, software, and programming.
Program and maintain Allen‑Bradley control platforms, including RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition.
Configure and support network infrastructure, including Internet Protocol addressing and managed industrial network switches.
Program and support variable frequency drives, servo systems, human machine interfaces, and process control devices.
Collaborate with engineering, technical, and procurement teams to support capital planning, cost savings initiatives, and strategic supplier partnerships.
Support control system obsolescence management and control software updates.
Review front end loading packages for accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness.
Provide on‑site technical support during design reviews, startup activities, and focused improvement initiatives.
Support third‑party system integrators and factory acceptance testing activities as required.