On-Site Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls for its Milk Bone Buffalo plant.

You will act as the technical expert for site controls, automation, and electrical systems, leading projects that improve reliability and efficiency while mentoring E&I technicians and partnering with operations and maintenance teams. You will drive modernization initiatives, support robotics and MES applications, and leverage analytics to optimize plant performance and safety in a 100% on-site position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies such as Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site’s technical expert for controls, automation, and electrical power systems.
• Lead automation, controls, and electrical infrastructure projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.
• Drive the site’s controls and power systems roadmap, including modernization initiatives and technology upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and eliminate losses.
• Develop and mentor Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians, helping build the next generation of technical talent.
• Support robotics, PLCs, HMIs, MES applications, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Leverage manufacturing data and analytics to improve operational performance and decision making.
• Champion electrical safety and ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and company standards.
• Lead capital projects from concept through startup, gaining exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Influence the future technology strategy of the Buffalo facility through innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Electrical systems

Robotics

PLC programming

HMI development

MES applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

Wonderware HMI

FactoryTalk

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls for its Milk Bone Buffalo plant.

You will act as the technical expert for site controls, automation, and electrical systems, leading projects that improve reliability and efficiency while mentoring E&I technicians and partnering with operations and maintenance teams. You will drive modernization initiatives, support robotics and MES applications, and leverage analytics to optimize plant performance and safety in a 100% on-site position