Automation Engineer

Summary We are excited to announce a newly created position on our team! As a Corporate Automation Engineer , you will play a critical role in leading and executing capital projects, driving process automation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards at our plant in Searcy, AR. This is a unique opportunity to shape the role and make a significant impact on day one. Company At Land O'Frost, our brands of lunchmeat, hot dogs and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation's best-selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. How YOU Will Contribute Utilize project management tools to track goals, timelines, budgets, and implement corrective actions when needed. Coordinate and manage engineering design firms and contractors, ensuring compliance with LOF policies and procedures. Act as the primary interface between the plant and business for scheduling work. Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability while driving project execution. Provide electrical/controls leadership for capital projects and ensure projects meet operational expectations within budget and schedule constraints. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and integrate proper safety devices into designs. Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects across all plants. Develop project justifications, including ROI analysis. Lead efforts in process automation and integrate new technologies and data analytics into LOF processes. Investigate opportunities for process improvement through technology and automation. Interface with corporate engineering teams, vendors, and plant personnel to implement system design improvements. Maintain knowledge of

OSHA, EPA

regulations, sanitary design, NAMI food safety standards, ergonomics, process controls, and automation. Provide troubleshooting support for electrical and control systems and train maintenance technicians in PLC programming. Ensure efficient operation of process and packaging systems and compliance with LOF standards. About YOU Minimum 5 years in electrical controls. Associate degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 5 years' experience (Bachelor's preferred). Ability to obtain local electrician license preferred. Experience in Electrical Engineering in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred. Experience in Circuit Design. Experience in PLC/HMI Programming. Experience in Network Integration for Process Control. Up to 10% (local and overnight)

Pay:

$64,900.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person