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Director, Engineering – Electrical and Controls
Location
Illinois + 1 moreAll locations: Illinois | Nebraska
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$135K - $200K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Engineering – Electrical and Controls
Conagra Brands
• Provide engineering leadership across electrical power, electrical safety, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing initiatives • Lead technical engineering activities within a matrix organization, including the engagement and direction of external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors • Support the development of engineering talent and resolve technical conflicts with internal partners • Maintain strong knowledge of emerging technologies while ensuring corporate standards are established, maintained, and followed • Serve as a key liaison between Digital Plant Floor initiatives and Corporate Information Technology data architecture • Develop and maintain electrical power and industrial controls specifications for equipment and installations across manufacturing sites • Support and advance the electrical power safety program and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards • Lead the controls obsolescence program, including strategic planning and execution • Provide leadership for industrial controls and automation engineering across multiple sites • Drive Digital Transformation initiatives across all internal manufacturing locations • Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment • Manage and guide external engineering consultants, system integrators, and contractors • Support the coaching, development, and performance of professional engineering staff • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and conflicts • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and implement best practices where applicable • Ensure corporate engineering standards are consistently developed, maintained, and adhered to by internal and external partners
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
- 10 plus years of progressive technical leadership experience with increasing responsibility
- 5 years of experience working directly with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell plant floor electrical and control systems
- Experience managing at least 4 direct reports
- Direct accountability for large-scale capital projects ranging from $5 million to $15 million
- 4 years of experience in food manufacturing environments
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization
- Experience working with external engineering firms and system integrators
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, compliance standards, and industrial automation systems
- Willingness to travel approximately 30 – 50 percent within North America, depending on project needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Wellness incentive program
- Mental wellbeing support
- Fitness reimbursement
- Bonus incentive opportunity
- Matching 401(k)
- Stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities
- Paid-time off
- Parental leave
- Flexible work-schedules
- Volunteer opportunities
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