Director Engineering - Electrical and Controls

Location: Chicago, Illinois, Omaha, Nebraska

Remote Type: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Technical Services, you will provide engineering leadership across electrical power, electrical safety, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing initiatives. You will lead technical engineering activities within a matrix organization, including the engagement and direction of external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors. You will support the development of engineering talent, resolve technical conflicts with internal partners, and maintain strong knowledge of emerging technologies while ensuring corporate standards are established, maintained, and followed. You will also serve as a key liaison between Digital Plant Floor initiatives and Corporate Information Technology data architecture.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• 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

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 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
• This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations Denver, CO and east with reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$135,000-$200,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Anticipated Close Date 

August 12, 2026

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.