Sr. Controls Engineer - Cedar Rapids Plant

OVERVIEW

The Senior Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership for electrical and controls systems for all areas of the Cedar Rapids Plant. This position requires considerable interaction with project engineers, systems engineers, electricians, plant floor personnel, leadership team, and external engineers and vendors.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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's

Provide 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

Apply Zero Loss Culture concepts in all areas of work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience

3+ years related experience

Demonstrated understanding of technology, including complexities of products, equipment, and costs

Demonstrated understanding and experience with the following: Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Historian

Allen Bradley Control Logix, Panelviews, and RSLinx

Allen Bradley Servo Controllers

Aerial, Remote IO, Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet communications

Common field devices/instruments - VFD's, Load Cells, Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Position sensors

Servers, Windows Operating Systems, Terminal Services

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $91900.00 - $138000.00 / Annually. At 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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