Electrical Controls Technician

Campbell Soup Company; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-site daycare

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer for our Hanover area plant. You will provide technical support for electrical hardware and PLC software, design improved control systems, and ensure plant uptime through robust troubleshooting.

The role reports to the Controls Engineer and offers day-one benefits and opportunities for automation projects that enhance efficiency and safety. This is a 3rd shift position (11:00 PM–7:00 AM), with OT as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• 2 years Industrial Electrical Degree.
• MS Office experience.
• Allen Bradley experience with VFDs.
• Servos, and motion control.
• All other PLC software experience helpful.
• Willing to learning new processes and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance on electrical hardware and software to keep the plant running.
• Locate electrical problem areas and design systems to improve plant machinery operations.
• Redesign existing electrical systems when components are obsolete and no longer available.
• Coordinate wiring of electrical equipment and maintain documentation and plant specifications.
• Assist in training plant personnel to operate systems with minimal supervision and downtime.
• Develop new control concepts and take responsibility for all control system designs.
• Follow GMPs and use PPE as required; stay current with industry changes.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Industrial Electrical Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

VFDs

HMI

Servo motors

Motion control

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

This is a 3rd shift position, with hours from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Mon-Fri.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel on electrical hardware and software to maintain and keep the plant in operation when breakdown occurs.
• Locate electrical/electric problem areas and design systems to improve operations of plant machinery.
• Redesign existing electrical systems when the present components are obsolete and no longer available.
• Coordinate the wiring of electrical equipment and components, maintain documentation to include all back up disks, electrical equipment manuals and updates the plant's specifications of usable electrical components.
• Assist in the training of plant personnel through empowerment of electrical personnel to ensure they are capable of maintain systems with minimum supervision, downtime, and loss of productivity.
• Develops new control concepts as required. Has responsibility for all control system designs.
• Understands and uses code for troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's), Human Machine Interface (HMI's), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD's) etc.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Follows all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role will report to the Controls Engineer.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE (Must Have)

• 5+ years of experience with industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE (Nice to Have)

• 2 years Industrial Electrical Degree
• MS Office experience
• Allen Bradley experience with VFD's
• Servos, and motion control
• All other PLC software experience helpful
• Willing to learning new processes and skills

Compensation and Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $70,900-$97,500.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

We're proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love.