Automation & Electrical Engineer — Food Plant

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is hiring an Electrical and Automation Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical and control systems across the factory. You will lead automation initiatives, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvements to production performance and energy efficiency.

You will program and troubleshoot PLCs and SCADA, collaborate with process engineers, and ensure compliance with food-safety and OSHA regulations in a fast-paced, cold, humidity-prone

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drive systems, and instrumentation.
• Strong focus on safety, food-grade compliance, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, and panels.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs; support SCADA systems.
• Lead or support automation projects and collaborate with process engineers.
• Ensure energy efficiency and process improvements; maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings and documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Automation controls

Safety compliance

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMIs

SCADA

Job description

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is hiring an Electrical and Automation Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical and control systems across the factory. You will lead automation initiatives, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvements to production performance and energy efficiency.

You will program and troubleshoot PLCs and SCADA, collaborate with process engineers, and ensure compliance with food-safety and OSHA regulations in a fast-paced, cold, humidity-prone