Lead Engineer, Controls at J.M. Smucker

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Food & BeverageIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
5 years of controls or electrical engineering experience
Understanding of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software (ex: Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk)
Willingness to work 100% on-site at Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant
Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed
Willingness to take off-shift support calls as needed

Responsibilities

Provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets
Primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and serve as a key member of plant technical leadership
Provide input to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades
Lead the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies
Build and maintain a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development
Ensure technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910)
Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs and support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
Provide support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
Identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
Own Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
Collaborate with leadership on selection and installation of new equipment, become the technical expert on new equipment and ensure the training of others regarding control systems
Serve as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
Provide power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
Learn and apply control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLCMESHMIPower DistributionControl SystemsProcess AutomationNFPA 70NFPA 70ENFPA 79OSHA 1910Electrical InstrumentationTroubleshootingMachine Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Lead Engineer, Controls position?

The compensation range is $83,500 - $120,450 annualized.

Is this role remote or on-site, and what are the work arrangements?

The role is 100% on-site at the Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant and requires willingness to work off shift including nights, weekends, holidays, and take off-shift support calls as needed.

What key skills and responsibilities are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in power and control systems, troubleshooting, equipment specification, technician development, compliance with codes like NFPA 70/70e/79 and OSHA 1910, PLC/MES data validation, HMI design, process automation, and project management.

What is the company culture like at J.M. Smucker?

The company culture emphasizes being bold, kind, striving to do the right thing, playing to win, and believing in a strong community that thrives together.

What makes a strong candidate for the Lead Engineer, Controls role?

A strong candidate will have leadership experience in power and control systems, skills in technician development and compliance, ability to manage projects and optimize systems, and willingness to work off-shift hours at the plant.