Position Title: Electric & Control Lead 

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Eschborn 

Requisition ID: 34087 

We are looking for our Electric and Control Lead M/F/X for our Greenfield site in Germany. You will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical and control systems within the facility are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with the project’s requirements and regulatory standards. 

This is a remote role for the first months, where you will be working from home. Afterwards you will work on site with the project team in Mehrum, Germany. You will report to the Engineering Lead for the Greenfield project.  Join this exciting assignment for three years, in this future global flagship for McCain, and afterwards you can fill one of the plant roles. 

 
Key responsibilities:  

You lead the design, review, and approval of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure to ensure the plant’s electricity needs are met safely and efficiently. 

You collaborate with engineering teams to ensure electrical systems meet the production requirements and are aligned with plant layouts, equipment specifications, and regulatory standards. 

You ensure the integration of control systems with the plant’s operational requirements, including automated monitoring and control of production lines, utilities, and auxiliary systems 

You oversee the installation of electrical wiring, switchgear, transformers, and control systems during the construction phase. 

You lead the commissioning and start-up activities for electrical and automation systems, ensuring that all systems function according to design and are ready for full operation 

You manage the overall power distribution system of the plant. 

You ensure the selection and installation of accurate and reliable instrumentation for process monitoring and control, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors. 

You establish procedures for the ongoing maintenance of electrical and control systems, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency. 

Qualifications: 

You are an expert in designing and managing high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems. 

You have a strong understanding of industrial automation systems including PLC/SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems. 

You are experienced with power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, and electrical protection systems. 

You are proficient in instrumentation and process control systems (e.g., flow meters, temperature sensors, and pressure transmitters). 

You are familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP. 

You are knowledgeable of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable electrical design practices 

You can analyze system performance and optimize for energy efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness 

You think critically and can resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively. 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: Continental Europe 
Department: ​Engineering Project October MEHRUM ​
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Mehrum 

Company: McCain GMBH