Staff Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical - Hormel Foods (Austin, MN)

Job Description

STAFF ENGINEER ELECTRICAL/SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER - HORMEL FOODS (CORPORATE OFFICE - AUSTIN, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company's list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the establishment and implementation of company-wide standards for electrical systems design.
• Designs and supervises the installation of control systems including the development of Requests for Proposals and Bid Packages including written specifications and construction drawings for use by electrical contractors.
• Coordinates cross functional efforts between IT/Engineering/and OEM vendors to support capital projects and routine process updates.
• Supports IT/OT Security Initiatives to improve the security posture of operational systems.
• Plans and executes capital construction projects of a complex nature. Roles on projects will vary from individual contributor to project lead. Role manages an overall budget of up to $40 million annually. Projects may be independent entities or part of larger projects.
• Develops and leads projects to address hardware obsolescence and security vulnerabilities.
• Prepares cost estimates and appropriation requests for assigned projects.
• Prepares all appropriate project documentation such as project charters, design calculations, drawings, specifications, purchasing documents, spending forecasts, etc.
• Manages assigned projects so that all requirements are met, and projects are delivered on time and within the approved budgets.
• Develops project designs that ensure the lowest "life-cycle" costs and provide highly efficient and reliable processes. Understands and applies Return on Investment principles to make sound financial decisions.
• Ensures projects comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and Hormel standards.
• Applies good engineering and technical best practices to ensure personnel and food safety.
• Applies the continuous improvement process philosophy in all daily activities.
• Utilizes engineering training and experience to support innovation and the development of new technology.
• Requires occasional travel away from the office to support projects or plant support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / degree in technical field or minimum of five-years industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience.
• Five years of pertinent experience in electrical field, a technical certification or licensure in electrical field and management / leadership development training with demonstrated application of skills.
• A strong pattern of initiative, innovation, and creativity.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A solid understanding and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Must be able to apply the Code to engineering design.
• Experience developing and maintaining distributed control systems such as FactoryTalk View SE.
• Previously obtained Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or able to obtain within 18 months.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

• Experience in the following:
  • Power distribution
  • Motor control: Starters, VFDs, servos
  • Lighting systems
  • Low voltage systems such as fire alarms and security systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• State issued Electrical License, preferred Journeyman level or higher.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to attain license within two years of hire.
• 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering, or similar engineering role.

LOCATION: Austin, MN

TRAVEL: Up to 40% travel

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid personal time (PTO), FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $86,500-$144,300 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.