Automation Engineer: Plant Reliability & Improvement

Conagra Brands; Quincy (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans

Bonus opportunity and 401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement and on‑demand学习

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to lead automation and electrical projects that support safe, efficient plant operations. You will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and system alignment with company standards while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The role focuses on daily automation support, executing projects to improve equipment reliability, developing training, and ensuring safety, environmental, and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, IT, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of PLC programming experience.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and components (HMI, servo, VFD, sensors, instrumentation).
• Strong problem‑solving skills; apply engineering principles in complex situations.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, or PSM) is a plus.
• Ability to read safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Proficiency with standard programs (email, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily automation support to operations and facilities teams.
• Execute automation and electrical projects to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Develop and deliver training to strengthen automation, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge.
• Align IT/OT infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards.
• Participate in daily production meetings and support Early Management and PM initiatives.
• Support equipment obsolescence planning and ensure safety, environmental and GMP compliance.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams, including off‑hours support.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical principles

HMI

Sensors & instrumentation

Problem solving

Blueprints & schematics

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Industrial automation software

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to lead automation and electrical projects that support safe, efficient plant operations. You will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and system alignment with company standards while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The role focuses on daily automation support, executing projects to improve equipment reliability, developing training, and ensuring safety, environmental, and GMP compliance.