Automation & Controls Engineer job opportunity at Unilever.



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Unilever Automation & Controls Engineer
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loacation Independence, MO, United States Of America
loacation Independence, ..........United States Of America

JOB PURPOSE This role exists to manage the end-to-end delivery of site capital projects focused on electrical upgrades and controls and automation. This role drives the site masterplan for electrical systems and automation, ensuring alignment with Unilever design standards and global engineering teams. In addition to project execution, the position provides technical support for day-to-day operations and reliability initiatives, enabling safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing performance. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead all electrical engineering and controls/automation capital projects at the site, ensuring compliance with Unilever corporate standards. • Serve as the site expert for electrical and automation systems, providing technical guidance on SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, variable speed drives, and servo-motion control to maximize plant efficiency and reliability. • Manage software modifications and optimization of control programs; maintain accurate documentation and version control for all systems. • Drive development and execution of the plant masterplan for electrical systems and controls/automation in alignment with Unilever global design standards. • Provide technical input to category engineering teams for innovation and renovation projects, supporting new product introductions and re-stages. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, Maintenance, engineering, and union workforce, to deliver improvement initiatives and resolve complex technical issues. • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures to enhance reliability. • Champion value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, introducing new ways of working to reduce installed cost while upholding Unilever’s core values. • Deliver assigned capital projects On Time In Full (OTIF), managing budgets typically ranging from €0.05M to €2M, with safety as the top priority. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Education: BS in an Engineering Field • Software / PLC programming knowledge, Process and packaging electrical hardware knowledge • Experience: 2-3+ Years of Controls Engineering in FMCG / related Industry or gained in an engineering consultancy environment • Project Management experience with electrical / controls and automation systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Attained Professional Engineer Status (Or member of professional institution) • First-hand experience delivering major electrical and controls and automation capital projects within Unilever or similar FMCG environment Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.    Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.    Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.    Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. #WC123 ------------------------------------ At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. 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/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see   Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at  NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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