Senior Engineer, Electrical Controls & Automation

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer will be responsible for leading technical projects, responding to day-to-day production needs, and providing direction to a team of electricians, controls and instrumentation, and networking engineering technicians. 

• Key leadership and execution role for delivering outcomes that are aligned with the business goals, including support of manufacturing and facility electrical systems.
• Creates and executes the long range plan for prioritized controls upgrades for facility and manufacturing production equipment including capital projects requests and implementation.
• Responsible for executing the Controls & Automation workstreams of capital projects that will increase reliability, availability, reporting and monitoring of the plant facilities and equipment.
• Oversee installation and integration of power distribution systems including MCCs and Power Distribution Panels.
• Provide leadership and serve as a technical resource to associates training in the electrical discipline.
• Create solutions and provide guidance to maintain compliance of plant safety regulations such as (Arc Flash Electrical Safety- NFPA-70E; LOTO, Energized Work Permits, Safe Cell Entry). Perform work audits for self and other associates
• Act as liaison and work closely with other departments such as IT for network maintenance and upgrades.

• Design and manage systems for maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) backup files and other software related systems in the plant.
• Subject Matter Expert for programmable logic controller (PLC) and direct programming updates to Allen Bradley PLC ladder programs, connect Laptop Computer to PLC via network protocols.

• Provide leadership through efficient management of resources, synchronization of project management concepts and effective communication to all stake holders are central accountabilities to this role.
• Oversee installation and integration of power distribution systems including MCCs and Power Distribution Panels.
• Develop and implement a robust pipeline of automation technology to improve productivity KPI’s.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of applicable engineering, IT, and/or operational experience. Technical experience may contribute towards the desired education.
• 15+ years of experience preferred

• Electrical Engineer or Electrician with PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment with project experience. Lead and Coach in a TPM/Lean environment and utilize practical problem solving.

• Demonstrated competence in controls engineering or maintenance experience

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $96,800.00 - $113,900.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.  Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future.  Career growth at our company is not always a ladder.  It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure.  Grow through explo