Process Control and Electrical Engineer

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At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you're joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it's our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we're committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.

Job Purpose

The Process Controls and Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting both new installations and the ongoing reliability of existing systems across company facilities. This role collaborates closely with project engineers to design and implement electrical, power, and control systems for capital projects. In addition, the engineer works with plant and maintenance managers to troubleshoot and repair existing electrical and control systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

This position encompasses the full lifecycle of electrical, power, and automation systems, including design, development, and implementation as part of large-scale capital improvements. The engineer will also help establish and maintain company-wide standards for PLCs, HMIs, wiring diagrams, and general electrical work. A key focus is on ensuring the efficiency and reliability of process controls and electrical circuits throughout the plants.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in process controls, power and infrastructure, capital project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Success in this role requires a hands-on approach, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Capital Project Support: Develop electrical, power, and control designs for equipment related to capi-tal projects. Assist in project budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessments. In coordination with the project manager, oversee installation, budgeting, and startup of electrical and control systems for new equipment. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet project.
• Develop Plans and Specifications: Create and review specifications, control system architectures, and electrical designs for new and modified process equipment. Prepare and review drawings including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, main power systems, and control panel layouts.
• Electrical Systems: Design control cabinet layouts, wiring schematics, and control loop drawings. Over-see in-house or third-party panel construction. Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for control systems.
• Equipment Startups: Participate in or lead system installations, start-ups, commissioning, and ongoing support for electrical maintenance.
• Training: Support and train operations personnel to ensure efficient and effective plant operations.
• Reporting: Provide data and reports to the Director of Engineering. Collaborates closely with project engineers and operations teams.
• Safety: Follows and enforces all GMP, safety and plant rules.
• Other Duties: Partner with project engineers to support electric, power, and control system integration for capital projects. Assist the plant electrical department and complete special projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a re-lated field (B.S.) from a four-year college or university. A Master's degree is highly desirable, but not required. At least three-years related experience with emphasis in controls and electrical systems specifically in the food and beverage industry. Demonstrated experience in capital project execution. Familiarity with power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
  Computer Skills: Proficient is using Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Out-look. A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Projects, and PDF editing software. Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMI systems, SCADA, and industrial networking (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and compose instructions, correspondence, and emails. Exhibits effective speaking and written communication skills. Ability to conduct professional and compelling presentations and respond to questions from groups of equipment operators, managers, and senior executives within the Company. Effectively organizes and facilitates meetings.
• Reasoning Ability: Possesses strong analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills. Has the ability to creatively apply experience, common sense, and a strategic and economical business perspective to a variety of situations, processes, and people. Demonstrates the self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and solve problems with minimal direction. Organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interpersonal Skills: Team player, flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities.
• Work Environment: The work environment is a traditional office with approximately 10-15% travel involved. The individual must be capable of carrying up to 50 lbs. while traveling. Must be flexible to occasionally work overtime during the week, weekends, and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
• 401K match
• Company paid disability and life insurance policies
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Relocation package for out of state applicants
• Approach to Flexible Work

The majority of our roles are primarily located in one of our manufacturing facilities or in our corporate office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering us the ability to effectively collaborate, innovate, and develop the next leaders of Idahoan Foods.

While we want to capitalize on purposeful in-person days, we also value flexibility and appreciate that it can mean something different to everyone based on your unique circumstances. That's why at Idahoan we focus on meaningful conversations between you and your manager to identify what works best for the business, team, your role, and your personal needs. Within our manufacturing workforce, we follow our process for time off requests and working within our attendance policy. Those same elements apply outside of manufacturing, but your position may offer some additional flexibility to work remotely at times.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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