Title:  Plant Systems Engineer

In the role of Plant Systems Engineer, you will have ownership for planning, executing, and providing technical expertise for plant automation control systems, data acquisition systems, electrical systems, and equipment. You will be leading the engineering portion of the Maintenance Department to deliver on action plans and contribute towards the strategic vision. As you strive towards meeting our continuous improvement goals and providing technical expertise, you will be a vital part to our facilities’ success. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• System Improvement and Innovation – We plan on you driving our future with confidence and an Owner’s Mindset. You will own the performance of the plant’s PLC software systems and network, electrical drawing system, and all power systems work. This could include personnel, hardware, software, plant/system wide architecture and surplus assets. One of the most important aspects will be ensuring the successful delivery and use of these technologies.  
• Project Support & Delivery – You won’t just be keeping pace; you will be setting it. You will be the lead in directing, coordinating, communicating, and interpreting policy for employees to ensure that electrical projects are thoroughly planned, scheduled, scoped, and estimated. You will work with the Processing and Packing departments, as well as developing a relationship with Global Engineering to provide and capture the scope of each project. 
• Capability Development – We grow together every day. You will be coaching, developing, and leading the engineering & maintenance support organization and daily operation leadership. You will be managing training for site resources and ensuring expertise around legal and Kellanova requirements. Plan on helping influence the budgeting process.

Your Recipe for Success

• High School Diploma with 5 years working experience in a related technical field
• Strong working knowledge of Allen Bradley RS controls and software suite.  Including extensive PLC programming, VFD configuration and setup, servo drive and motion control, automation control networks, data acquisition networks, SQL server and database and Factory Talk.
• Industrial operations networks, switch configuration, controls and data communications, VLan setup and configuration, SCADA systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Strong influencing skills to work across all levels of the organizations.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $100,560 - $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 July 14th, 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 is 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 include 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 within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other 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.

The best brands. The best people. The best 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.