Controls Engineer

As the Controls Engineer, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and work onsite in our facility in Macon, Missouri. You will review product requirements to determine and design collaboratively an optimized technical and business solution for projects that require capital investment. You will technical support where equipment may need modification for immediate improvement in an upset condition. Continuous improvement mindset - Recommends and implements improvements, modifications or additions which will enhance the Engineering work streams. 

Position Responsibilities

• Develop Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete and clear, and reflecting due diligence to ensure project success. FEL packages include: Technology assessment and recommended solutions reflecting plant, company, and industry best practices; Physical location and general arrangement placements (drawing level); Infrastructure needs assessment; Work with Engineering Project Manager to determine preliminary Capital / Expense Estimates; Work with the Engineering Project Manager to determine a design schedule that meets that overall project schedule requirements; Equipment / System Performance criteria; Identification of Alternatives, Pre-requisites, Risks, and Opportunities; Write detailed functional control descriptions for the unit operations and processing systems recommended by the Engineer. 
• Review Technical Briefs providing technical guidance to project team 
• Develop Business Case Screening scopes and estimates to give the business a directional view of a project and the robustness of the business case 
• Keep current with latest food processing technology and commercial applications. 
• Keep current with latest industry regulations and codes relative to Processing equipment system design and operation. 
• Provide technical and economic feasibility to other groups within the Company that are focused on improvements to the current state and developing competitive advantages against peer set. 

Position Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years’ experience in food manufacturing and food process system design.  
• 7+ years’ experience in food manufacturing and food process system design in lieu of educational requirements 
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs 
• Experience in Project Engineering and project execution. 
• Understanding of continuous improvement applications in engineering design. 
• Effectiveness in working collaboratively within a matrix organization. 
• Experience transcribing project requirements into a technical solution through sound application of engineering principles. 

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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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 your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

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.