Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, you will develop and execute Automation, Electrical, and Instrumentation projects to support site performance goals. You will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving for automation systems while partnering with Operations and Facilities teams to maintain reliable and compliant processes across the site.

• Provide daily automation support to Operations and Facilities teams
• Execute automation‑related projects from planning through implementation
• Develop and maintain Automation, Electrical, and Instrumentation work priority lists in collaboration with cross‑functional partners
• Create and implement training programs to support development of the automation workforce
• Align site information technology and operational technology infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards
• Participate in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting meetings
• Contribute as an active member of Early Management or Preventative Maintenance pillar teams
• Support automation equipment obsolescence planning in partnership with pillar teams
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and site policies
• Promote safe work practices and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Maintain quality and completeness of work deliverables
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Provide support outside of regular hours as needed for critical operations

• 5–8 years of programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition programming experience required, with Allen Bradley and Ignition preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Programming, or a related technical field preferred
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as FDA, USDA, or Process Safety Management preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering environments preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems and interpret technical instructions
• Read and analyze safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams, with solid knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
• Experience with HMIs, servo controllers, VFDs, sensors, and process instrumentation
• Proficiency in standard computer programs including email and Microsoft Office

Work may require walking, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, repetitive tasks, lifting or carrying materials of varying weight and size, and exposure to high noise levels and varying temperatures.

Pay Range: $82,000 – $120,000

• Health:
  Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth:
  Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth:
  Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance:
  Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work‑schedules (subject to location and role), and volunteer opportunities

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.