Power & Automation Engineer

Wells Enterprises, Inc.; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop and manage electrical control panels, PAC/HMI logic, and related automation across the engineering function.

You'll work with a cross-functional team including project managers, fabrication, and contractors to ensure compliant, integrated control systems, while advancing security and automation capabilities for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Automation field.
• 5+ years with Power Distribution or Process Controls projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, SCADA, and automation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels and diagrams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget controls installation and integration.
• Collaborate with electrical contractors, review scope, and provide direction and timelines.
• Develop and audit security/access processes for control systems and manage remote access.
• Develop server applications and PC images/VMs, and build control cabinets and field wiring.
• Design and implement safety solutions, verify requirements, and document built safety.
• Drive automation in production and train teams to support deployed equipment.

Skills

Power Distribution Engineering

Process Controls Engineering

SCADA

Automation Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Engineering

The Role

Develop controls components such as PAC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, processing hardware and robotic systems across the company. Manages the electrical and controls aspect for all projects within Engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Develop new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics. Develop PAC and HMI logic which is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, reusable, modular, intuitive, diagnostic, and completely integrated with all component faults and parameters. Develop PAC and SCADA code will interact with subsystems such as servos, instrumentation, vision, robots, Ignition, and 3rd party equipment.
• Review and follow project requirements and scope of work. Work within project teams consisting of project managers, engineers, fabrication, electrical, process piping, and contractors. Clearly communicate Controls needs and timing to each of the team members to ensure on time / on budget completion of controls installation and integration, as well as overall project.
• Work closely with electrical contractors by reviewing scope of work and providing prints. Giving contractor clear direction and setting timelines to have work completed.
• Develop and audit security and user access processes on all process controls hardware and software applications. Continuously combat new security risks on control system hardware and software applications. Manage remote OEM VPN and local access. Manage Asset Center between all facilities.
• Develop and update server applications and infrastructure. Develop and update PC images and VMs.
• Manage or build control cabinets, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
• Design and develop safety solutions per risk assessments. Verify and validate safety solution meets design requirements. Document as built safety solution
• Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip production to support automated equipment after deployment into production.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering from an accredited institution. Would consider related Associates degree with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Power Distribution and or Process Controls Engineering. To include experience interacting with direct customer on a technical basis and managing and deploying power automation projects.
• Knowledge - Knowledge of the Electrical distribution systems and associated Electrical systems at all facilities. Expert knowledge of SCADA, and Control and automation systems. Complete knowledge of NEC and other regulatory requirements in the power and automation disciplines. Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Skills - Decision Making, Leadership, Advanced Computer, Communication, Team-Building, organization, and Statistical Analysis. Problem Solving. Independently evaluates and applies standard engineering techniques, tools, and software. Persuasive and actively gains trust.
• Abilities - Provide written and oral instructions, self-directed, leads by example. Work in both individual and team setting with attention to detail. Customer service orientation.
• Reports To - Sr. Power and Automation Engineer
• Direct Reports - N/A
• Indirect Reports - N/A

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.