Director, Engineering – Electrical and Controls

Conagra Brands

Director of Engineering leading electrical power and industrial controls initiatives for Conagra Brands. Collaborating across technical teams to drive Digital Transformation in manufacturing sites.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering leadership across electrical power, electrical safety, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing initiatives
Lead technical engineering activities within a matrix organization, including the engagement and direction of external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors
Support the development of engineering talent and resolve technical conflicts with internal partners
Maintain strong knowledge of emerging technologies while ensuring corporate standards are established, maintained, and followed
Serve as a key liaison between Digital Plant Floor initiatives and Corporate Information Technology data architecture
Develop and maintain electrical power and industrial controls specifications for equipment and installations across manufacturing sites
Support and advance the electrical power safety program and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards
Lead the controls obsolescence program, including strategic planning and execution
Provide leadership for industrial controls and automation engineering across multiple sites
Drive Digital Transformation initiatives across all internal manufacturing locations
Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Manage and guide external engineering consultants, system integrators, and contractors
Support the coaching, development, and performance of professional engineering staff
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and conflicts
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and implement best practices where applicable
Ensure corporate engineering standards are consistently developed, maintained, and adhered to by internal and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
10 plus years of progressive technical leadership experience with increasing responsibility
5 years of experience working directly with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell plant floor electrical and control systems
Experience managing at least 4 direct reports
Direct accountability for large-scale capital projects ranging from $5 million to $15 million
4 years of experience in food manufacturing environments
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization
Experience working with external engineering firms and system integrators
Strong understanding of electrical safety, compliance standards, and industrial automation systems
Willingness to travel approximately 30 – 50 percent within North America, depending on project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules
Volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical powerindustrial controlsdigital manufacturingAllen-BradleyRockwell plant floor electrical systemsautomation engineeringcompliance standardselectrical safetycapital project managementmatrix organization

Soft Skills

engineering leadershipcoachingdevelopmentperformance managementcross-functional team leadershiptechnical conflict resolutionstakeholder partnershipcommunicationguidanceinfluence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering