Senior Automation Controls Engineer - Flexible Schedule

Conagra Brands; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and execute automation, electrical, and instrumentation projects at our Russellville, AR site. You will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and program updates while partnering with Operations and Facilities to maintain compliant processes.

The role requires 5–8 years PLC/SCADA experience (Allen-Bradley, Ignition preferred), a technical degree, and strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition programming experience required, with Allen Bradley and Ignition preferred
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as FDA/USDA or Process Safety Management preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering environments preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems and interpret technical instructions
• Read and analyze safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams, with solid knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
• Experience with HMIs, servo controllers, VFDs, sensors, and process instrumentation
• Proficiency in standard computer programs including email and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide daily automation support to Operations and Facilities teams
• Execute automation-related projects from planning through implementation
• Develop and maintain Automation, Electrical, and Instrumentation work priority lists in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Create and implement training programs to support development of the automation workforce
• Align site information technology and operational technology infrastructure, programming, and equipment with company standards
• Participate in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting meetings
• Contribute as an active member of Early Management or Preventative Maintenance pillar teams
• Support automation equipment obsolescence planning in partnership with pillar teams
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and site policies
• Promote safe work practices and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Maintain quality and completeness of work deliverables
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Provide support outside of regular hours as needed for critical operations

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI proficiency

VFDs knowledge

Electrical theory

Hardware troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Ignition

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and execute automation, electrical, and instrumentation projects at our Russellville, AR site. You will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and program updates while partnering with Operations and Facilities to maintain compliant processes.

The role requires 5–8 years PLC/SCADA experience (Allen-Bradley, Ignition preferred), a technical degree, and strong cross-functional communication.