Electrical Engineer

We're a leading global Food Igredient producer with operations across the USA and Europe. As part of a major international food group, our company enjoys the entrepreneurial spirit of a standalone business while benefiting from strong investment and long-term development opportunities.We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer at our greater Minneaspolis, Minnesota facility. This role will support our electrical power, controls, and automation systems across both new and existing product lines. As the subject matter expert, you will play a key role in supporting future system upgrades, ensuring reliability, and optimizing our processes to meet the highest industry standards.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology & Maintenance:Keep current with advancements in power, automation, and controlsDevelop and manage a database of all plant electrical/control equipment, networks, and logic to track reliability and obsolescenceMaintain a strong working knowledge of all plant processes and control systems to provide expert troubleshooting and supportProject & System Support:Manage and optimize production/support systems, electrical controls, hardware, software, and networks for reliabilityInstall, program, repair, and manage devices and systems for process control and measurementTroubleshoot automation, measurement, and control technologies; conduct systematic fault analyses and repairsDocumentation & Safety:Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including risk and hazard assessments for new projectsCoordinate redline drawing updates, ensure compliance with safety standards, and perform weak-point analysesInnovation & Teamwork:Represent electrical, automation, and process controls in future projectsFoster collaboration with internal teams (R&D, Engineering, Production, IT, and HSE) to optimize systems and improve energy efficiencyProvide training to maintenance and operations staff, and manage third-party contractors for engineering supportJob RequirementsEssential Skills & Knowledge:Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field3+ years experience in industrial food processingProficiency with critical thinking, problem-solving, system analysis, adaptability, and monitoring skillsFlexibility to work off-hours or weekends as neededPreferred Skills:Project management experiencePrevious work managing electrical systems and production processes