Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Electrical

Hostess; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Controls Engineer role at The J.M. Smucker Company is based in Buffalo, NY, at the Milk Bone Buffalo plant.

You will lead controls, automation, and electrical systems, directing modernization initiatives and capital projects while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to reduce losses and improve plant performance. You will mentor E&I technicians, support robotics and MES; leverage data analytics for decision making, and champion electrical safety and

Qualifications

• Requires automation/controls education or degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and controls essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's technical expert for controls, automation, and power systems.
• Lead automation projects to improve reliability and plant performance.
• Develop and mentor E&I technicians and engineers on site.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure safety compliance with NFPA and OSHA standards.

Skills

Automation/controls knowledge

Electrical engineering understanding

Communication skills

Education

2-year diploma in automation/controls

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

ControlLogix

Wonderware HMI

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Motoman robotics

Job description

The Senior Controls Engineer role at The J.M. Smucker Company is based in Buffalo, NY, at the Milk Bone Buffalo plant.

You will lead controls, automation, and electrical systems, directing modernization initiatives and capital projects while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to reduce losses and improve plant performance. You will mentor E&I technicians, support robotics and MES; leverage data analytics for decision making, and champion electrical safety and