Electrical & Automation Specialist
Ferrero•Bloomington, IL
•$120,000 - $150,000
About The Position
We are seeking multiple Electrical & Automation Specialist(s) and are actively reviewing applications. The Electrical & Automation Specialist is responsible for plant-wide electrical power distribution, automation, process control, OT networks, MES, and Factory Automation Systems (FAS). This role ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and cost effective operation of electrical and automation systems while supporting production, maintenance, and capital projects in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with 5+ years manufacturing experience OR Journeyman Electrician with 10+ years industrial electrical and automation experience
- Expert-level troubleshooting experience in manufacturing electrical systems
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, automation networks, and power distribution
- Experience with MES, industrial IT/OT systems, and cybersecurity
- Knowledge of food processing operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, codes, and standards
Responsibilities
- Own and support all plant electrical, automation, OT network, MES, and FAS systems
- Ensure reliability, safety, efficiency, and compliance of electrical and control systems
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and act as technical escalation point
- Design, configure, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, motion control, VFD, and automation networks
- Serve as OT network administrator and cybersecurity reference
- Manage backups, documentation, drawings, standards, and change management
- Lead, train, and support the E&A team in a union environment, including 24/7 technical support
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, power quality monitoring, and instrument calibration
- Support production line changes and continuous improvement initiatives
- Act as primary liaison with central engineering, vendors, OEMs, utilities, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and regulatory standards (including ISO 50001)
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
