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Principal Engineer Controls

Conagra Brands

$107,000 - $156,000
Sep 22, 2025
Chicago, IL, USA • Omaha, NE, USA • Denver, CO, USA
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Conagra Engineering organization needs an engineering expert to review requirements, design optimized technical solutions for capital investment projects, and provide technical support for equipment modifications and improvements, driving continuous improvement within engineering work streams.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in electrical/control system design
  • 5+ years of experience in Rockwell Automation Controls Systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in manufacturing automation systems knowledge with a focus on Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley control systems including: Networking concepts, PLCs, VFDs, Servo Systems, HMIs.
  • Expert level HMI Visualization and Database (SQL Server) integration knowledge and associated system applications with a variety of Industry products: Inductive Automation (Ignition), Rockwell Software, Aveva (Wonderware).
  • Experience with Advanced Process and Packaging Controls experience including: Robotic Packaging Systems. Batching Systems and CIP Systems
  • Project leadership and execution knowledge as it relates to large System Integration projects and programs.
  • Advanced Computer System, Network Integration, IT Systems and Cyber Security knowledge and experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • review requirements and work with other Engineering Disciplines to determine, and design optimized technical solutions for capital investment projects
  • provide technical support on equipment that may need modification or improvement
  • recommending and implementing improvements, modifications or additions to enhance Engineering work streams
  • Work with Platform engineering leadership to develop annual and 3 year capital plans by recommending system improvements and solutions that are proven in both concept and performance.
  • Helps develop Front-End-Load capital project estimates (FEL1 and FEL3) that are complete, concise, and reflect thorough due diligence to ensure project success.
  • Provide technology assessments and best-in-class industry solutions for successful project execution.
  • Provide factory floor infrastructure requirements and needs assessments.

Other

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Operations and manufacturing conceptual design
  • Experience leading internal initiatives and programs.
  • Possess the capability to visualize, formulate, and accomplish long term (3+ years) goals and initiatives.
  • Experience recognizing improvements that are needed and taking the initiative to implement those improvements.
  • This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
  • We ask that you are open to up to 30% travel