Electrical & Automation Specialist

We are seeking multiple Electrical & Automation Specialists 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.

• 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)

• Electrical Power Distribution:
  Utility service through switch gear, transformers, MCCs, motors, and loads
• Automation & Controls: PLCs, HMIs, motion control, VFDs, instrumentation, and process control systems
• OT Networks:
  Ethernet and industrial networks (Device Net, Control Net, DH+, RS485), servers, and security
• MES:
  Requirements definition, implementation, training, and lifecycle management
• Capital Projects:
  Design review, commissioning, startup support, and technical validation

• 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

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.

If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.