The Role
Designs, programs, installs, and supports industrial control systems for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, fieldbus, SCADA, network, and automation programming; electrical schematic development; project integration and startup support; system compliance; capital project planning; status reporting; and training plant technical resources. The role supports safe, reliable, high-quality food production and requires hands-on industrial controls experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Identify, develop, install and support manufacturing systems and applications. Provide engineering design, programming, guidance and support for industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces, VFDs, fieldbuses and supervisor control and data acquisition systems. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire division in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Responsibilities- Specify, design and program PLC-based control systems for processing, machinery and automation
- Provide guidance and recommendations for process instrumentation, field-devices, and drives
- Provide technical support on plant projects related to automation and adherence to standards and specifications
- Provide specification, programming and/or configuration of process instrumentation
- Generate and maintain electrical schematics, network drawings, automation programs and configuration files
- Support system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, project engineers and the manufacturing plants in the design, implementation and start-up assistance of controls and automation projects
- Work with project and plant engineers to develop capital appropriations
- Review all system and network access policies to ensure compliance with corporate audit standards
- Support projects for system integration firms; assist plants in determining requirements and assessing value of proposed services
- Provide management with periodic status reports
- Support the hiring and training of plant technical resources
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree engineering or technology
- 4+ years of progressive hands on experience with industrial controls
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Fluent in Microsoft Product Suite, Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Windows 10
- Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
Desired
- Any experience with PLC and HMI program development, including integration of Ethernet based drives and field-devices
- Any experience developing, implementing and starting up process control projects
- Any experience developing Rockwell based control systems including but not limited to Logix PLCs, PanelView, PF VFDs, Kinetics, and EthernetIP
- Any experience architecting and configuring control systems for automatic device configuration and replacement
About Us
- Provide guidance and recommendations for process instrumentation, field-devices, and drives
- Provide technical support on plant projects related to automation and adherence to standards and specifications
- Provide specification, programming and/or configuration of process instrumentation
- Generate and maintain electrical schematics, network drawings, automation programs and configuration files
- Support system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, project engineers and the manufacturing plants in the design, implementation and start-up assistance of controls and automation projects
- Work with project and plant engineers to develop capital appropriations
- Review all system and network access policies to ensure compliance with corporate audit standards
- Support projects for system integration firms; assist plants in determining requirements and assessing value of proposed services
- Provide management with periodic status reports
- Support the hiring and training of plant technical resources
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree engineering or technology
- 4+ years of progressive hands on experience with industrial controls
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Fluent in Microsoft Product Suite, Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Windows 10
- Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
Desired
- Any experience with PLC and HMI program development, including integration of Ethernet based drives and field-devices
- Any experience developing, implementing and starting up process control projects
- Any experience developing Rockwell based control systems including but not limited to Logix PLCs, PanelView, PF VFDs, Kinetics, and EthernetIP
- Any experience architecting and configuring control systems for automatic device configuration and replacement
About Us
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology
- 4+ years of progressive hands-on experience with industrial controls
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency with Microsoft Product Suite, Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Windows 10
- Self-directed ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
- PLC and HMI program development, including Ethernet-based drives and field devices
- Development, implementation, and startup of process control projects
- Rockwell-based control systems, including Logix PLCs, PanelView, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix, and Ethernet/IP
- Architecting and configuring control systems for automatic device configuration and replacement
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
