Senior Engineer, Controls - Engineering & Technical Services Organization (TSO)

Your Opportunity as the Senior Engineer, Controls – Engineering & Technical Services Organization (TSO)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer, Controls to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects and providing daily C&IS support to our Orrville based Process Research Labs (PRL). The position will also provide broader controls support as part of the Engineering & Technical Services Organization.

Location: Corporate Headquarters in Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Reports to: Senior Manager, Automation & Controls

In this role you will focus in the areas of:

Process Research Lab Support

• Lead and manage electrical and controls aspects of PRL projects working closely with research leadership and process teams
• Deliver critical support to help drive projects from inception to completion
• Provide troubleshooting support to resolve control system issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and timely issue resolution
• Help train process engineers and technicians on simpler controls tasks.

Creating Standards and Best Practices

• Develop and share standards and best practices for electrical, control systems, and instrumentation
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Improve the communication of standards and best practices by working closely with controls and project staff at our manufacturing sites

Specifying Equipment

• Identify and specify power and control system equipment and components
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality, cost-effective solutions while maintaining standards
• Ensure specified equipment meets project requirements and performance standards

Build Out and Own SharePoint C&IS Resource Site

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive C&IS SharePoint site
• Ensure the site is user-friendly, up-to-date, well-organized, and accessible to relevant stakeholders
• Provide training and support to users as needed

Develop Tools to Manage E&I Obsolescence Risks

• Create and implement tools to help sites manage Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) obsolescence risks
• Monitor and evaluate the lifecycle of critical components and systems
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with obsolete equipment

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s of Engineering degree

• 2+ years of control systems engineering experience

• Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms

• On-site troubleshooting experience

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• An Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering degree

• Process Research Lab (PRL) projects and obsolescence management experience

• Troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with electrical and controls industry standards and best practices

• Project management experience

Learn More About Working at Smucker  

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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