Electrical Engineer​/Senior Electrical Engineer - Austin, MN

STAFF ENGINEER ELECTRICAL/SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER - HORMEL FOODS (CORPORATE OFFICE - AUSTIN, MN) Responsibilities

• Participates in the establishment and implementation of company-wide standards for electrical systems design.
• Designs and supervises the installation of control systems including the development of Requests for Proposals and Bid Packages including written specifications and construction drawings for use by electrical contractors.
• Coordinates cross functional efforts between IT/Engineering/and OEM vendors to support capital projects and routine process updates.
• Supports IT/OT Security Initiatives to improve the security posture of operational systems.
• Plans and executes capital construction projects of a complex nature. Roles on projects will vary from individual contributor to project lead. Role manages an overall budget of up to $40 million annually. Projects may be independent entities or part of larger projects.
• Develops and leads projects to address hardware obsolescence and security vulnerabilities.
• Prepares cost estimates and appropriation requests for assigned projects.
• Prepares all appropriate project documentation such as project charters, design calculations, drawings, specifications, purchasing documents, spending forecasts, etc.
• Manages assigned projects so that all requirements are met, and projects are delivered on time and within the approved budgets.
• Develops project designs that ensure the lowest "life-cycle" costs and provide highly efficient and reliable processes. Understands and applies Return on Investment principles to make sound financial decisions.
• Ensures projects comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and Hormel standards.
• Applies good engineering and technical best practices to ensure personnel and food safety.
• Applies the continuous improvement process philosophy in all daily activities.
• Utilizes engineering training and experience to support innovation and the development of new technology.
• Requires occasional travel away from the office to support projects or plant support.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / degree in technical field or minimum of five-years industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience.
• Five years of pertinent experience in electrical field, a technical certification or licensure in electrical field and management / leadership development training with demonstrated application of skills.
• A strong pattern of initiative, innovation, and creativity.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A solid understanding and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Must be able to apply the Code to engineering design.
• Experience developing and maintaining distributed control systems such as Factory Talk View SE.
• Previously obtained Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or able to obtain within 18 months.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• Experience in the following:
• Low voltage systems such as fire alarms and security systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• State issued Electrical License, preferred Journeyman level or higher.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to attain license within two years of hire.
• 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering, or similar engineering role.

Austin, MN

Up to 40% travel

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid personal time (PTO), FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined…