Title: Engineer - Electrical, Automation & Controls

               

Location: Kennewick, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

               

This position supports Lamb Weston’s Electrical, Automation & Controls strategic vision by providing technical guidance for Lamb Weston’s strategic capital projects and existing manufacturing facilities. Acts as the Primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for model predictive control program. Strong communication skills are required, as is the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a large range of individuals in the organization – from plant floor personnel to the senior leadership team. Additionally, the individual selected for this role will have the ability to identify and communicate risks to minimize potential impacts to plant operations and project schedules. The successful applicant will understand industrial automation and control systems, industrial networking systems, and industry best practices for engineering and construction activities.

Job Description

This role will assist in development and review of project documentation to ensure compliance with performance criteria, company standards, electrical code compliance, and established industry best practices

This position provides leadership and support for development, implementation, and usage of continuous improvement opportunities using advanced process control solutions, including Model Predictive Control (MPC).   The successful applicant will lead research, testing, and deployment initiatives to look “outside the norm” for automation innovations to gain production. Additionally, the selected candidate will assist with the preparation of studies, reports, schedules, budgets, inspections, and bid requests, evaluation of bid submittals, direction and coordination of contractors, and project closeouts and analysis. This role serves as a consultant to plant automation initiatives, providing technical information and recommendations that assist with various projects. The job requires excellent production, technical and analytical skills, organizational and communication skills, and will involve travel and on-site time at various plants.

At Lamb Weston, we grow our people. The successful applicant must coach Lamb Weston associates, technical and non-technical alike, for effective and efficient electrical and controls design and system maintenance. Whether directly, or through contractors, the successful applicant will develop and deliver high quality designs and drawings, facilitating rapid implementation. Working closely with the various levels of GTS Operations Management, EHSS, Food Protection, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Plant Staff, and Production Personnel is critical. This position is based out of our Kennewick, Washington, engineering office

Job Responsibilities

Support for Lamb Weston Global Engineering strategic projects and manufacturing facilities may include tasks such as:

Participating on project teams, including facilitating meetings and high-level integrator oversight,Providing scoping and budgeting assistance as part of project development,Providing guidance for automation and control systems, including technical review of submittals to ensure compliance with Lamb Weston specifications and standards,Coordination with Lamb Weston GTS (formerly IT) on critical network interfaces and design,Occasional on-site construction and commissioning support.

Other position responsibilities may include:

Primary SME for the Model Predictive Control (MPC) programUpdating and/or creating specifications and standards in conjunction with other team members to support Lamb Weston strategic vision.Engaging in continuous training programs to keep up to date with current and emerging technologies as they relate to food manufacturing processes.Training of Lamb Weston employees on Electrical, Automation, and ControlsRegional and Domestic travel up to 25%. Infrequent international travel.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

BS in an Engineering or related field preferred (Electrical Engineering degree preferred).Controls/Network training or extensive related job experience

Skills and Experience

Evidence of industrial automation and controls engineering/support experienceFood manufacturing plant experience preferred       PLC and HMI programming/development skillsTechnical, analytical, and problem solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software systems, including, but not limited to:ControlLogix PLC HardwareCompactLogix PLC HardwarePlantPAx Distributed Control SystemRSLogix5000FactoryTalk ViewSEThinManagerFactoryTalk ViewMEFactoryTalk Network ManagerFactoryTalk AssetCentreFactoryTalk Historian

Understanding of industrial networking systemsUnderstanding of engineering design processes and proceduresDemonstrated capability to work on teams and support othersValid driver’s license and driving record that meets Lamb Weston driving standard.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbent must have the ability to effectively perform all of the following physical demands without assistance:

Sitting for up to 8 hours a dayLift up to 15 pounds occasionally (up to 25 pounds infrequently).Walking on various manufacturing facility surfacesClimbing to various heights via ladders and stairs on an infrequent basisExposed to plant noises and vibrationsOccasional and brief exposure to temperatures ranging from -20 Freezer operations to 90+ Fahrenheit in Plant operations

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-255870

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 12/13/2024

               

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $74,190.00 - $111,300.00

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law