Senior Controls Engineer - On-Site Power & Automation Lead

The J.M. Smucker Company

Flint Hill (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for the McCalla, AL Uncrustables Manufacturing Facility. This on-site role focuses on power and process control systems, data validation to MES systems, and ongoing reliability improvements.

You will work with the Plant Engineer and Technical Manager to sustain safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will lead control system onboarding, develop KPIs, and support capital initiatives while advancing technician skill development

Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher is required.
4 years of relevant controls experience.
5 years of manufacturing experience.
Controls system experience required, such as Allen Bradley or Siemens.
Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as an administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems.
Collaborate with the site Technical Manager and Plant Engineer to build and maintain sustainable processes and onboarding systems.
Ensure equipment and safe practice compliance to codes; maintain regulatory compliance.
Validate operating data from PLC into Proficy or MES systems; support data conditioning for analysis.
Develop and implement control strategies, HMI design, and KPI reporting.