Job Title: Automation and Controls Engineer
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated Automation and Controls Engineer to oversee the complete delivery of site capital projects focused on electrical upgrades, controls, and automation. This role is essential in driving the site master plan for electrical systems and automation, ensuring alignment with Unilever’s design standards and global engineering teams. Beyond project execution, you will provide technical support for daily operations and reliability initiatives, promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing performance. Join us in making a positive impact for people and the planet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all electrical engineering and controls/automation capital projects at the site, ensuring compliance with Unilever’s corporate standards.
- Act as the site expert for electrical and automation systems, offering technical guidance on SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, variable speed drives, and servo-motion control to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
- Manage software modifications and optimize control programs, maintaining accurate documentation and version control for all systems.
- Develop and execute the plant master plan for electrical systems and controls/automation in line with Unilever’s global design standards.
- Provide technical input to category engineering teams for innovation and renovation projects, facilitating new product introductions and re-stages.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and union workforce, to implement improvement initiatives and resolve complex technical issues.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures to improve reliability.
- Champion value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, introducing innovative practices to reduce costs while upholding Unilever’s core values.
- Ensure the timely and complete delivery of assigned capital projects, managing budgets typically ranging from €0.05M to €2M, with safety as the top priority.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
- Knowledge of software/PLC programming and process/packaging electrical hardware.
- Experience: 2-3+ years in Controls Engineering within the FMCG or related industry, or in an engineering consultancy environment.
- Proven project management experience with electrical, controls, and automation systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer status or membership in a professional institution.
- Direct experience delivering major electrical and controls/automation capital projects within Unilever or a similar FMCG environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040, influenced by factors such as skills, experience, training, and organizational needs.
- Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus.
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
- Benefits: Unilever offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including health insurance (with prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays, along with access to various voluntary benefits.
Inclusion Commitment:
At Unilever, inclusion is central to our mission. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to protecting veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, credit checks, and DMV checks.
If you require assistance during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. This email is designated for individuals with disabilities seeking assistance and is not intended for inquiries about job positions or application statuses.
