Title:  Power and Controls Engineer

Join our dynamic engineering team as a Power and Controls Engineer, where you’ll lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions across food manufacturing projects. From concept through startup, you’ll manage high-impact initiatives that apply advanced engineering principles and cross-functional collaboration. Your work will bring new technologies to life and ensure seamless integration into our operations.

As a key member of the Power, Controls, and Information Systems team, you’ll support existing systems while exploring future possibilities with cutting-edge tools. You’ll coach and train operations teams on new equipment and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and the opportunity to work with global partners and vendors.

This position supports facilities in the following regions and can be based in any of these locations:

• Midwest – Battle Creek, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan
• East – Cary, North Carolina
• Central – Jackson, Tennessee

Travel across the North America region is expected, averaging 15–20% with peaks up to 50%, depending on project needs.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead High-Impact Engineering Projects – Own power and controls initiatives from concept to execution, driving innovation and efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites. Your leadership will shape how we deliver technology solutions that fuel our production capabilities.
• Be the Go-To Technical Expert – Provide hands-on support for control systems, robotics, software integration, and electrical compliance. You’ll be the person our teams rely on to troubleshoot, optimize, and elevate our operations.
• Build the Future Through Documentation – Develop and maintain the technical blueprints that guide our systems—specifications, design standards, and cost models that ensure consistency and scalability.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with process, packaging, utilities, and digital teams to deliver seamless capital projects. You’ll be at the center of innovation, connecting ideas to execution.
• Grow Talent and Shape Strategy – Coach and mentor engineers across North America, while contributing to regional technology strategies that define the future of our supply chain capabilities.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or an Associate’s degree with 10+ years, or a high school diploma or GED certificate with 15+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience with 480-volt three-phase power systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and programmable logic controller programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code regulations including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and UL 508A.
• Working experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Vault software.
• Skills in structured query language, supervisory control and data acquisition, manufacturing execution systems, data collection, networking, and virtualization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with control platforms such as Rockwell/Allen Bradley, B&R Industrial Automation, Beckhoff Automation, and Fanuc Robotics.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $100,600 - $131,985, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 22, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.