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Consultant – CIS
General Mills. Lead development and implementation of General Mills Controls Engineering standards, applications, and tools .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Controls Engineering, focusing on the development and implementation of automation solutions, including proficiency in AVEVA System Platform, PLC programming, and industrial network infrastructure. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Controls EngineeringAVEVA System PlatformPLC ProgrammingRoot-Cause AnalysisIndustrial Network Infrastructure
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Hard Skills
Controls And Instrumentation SystemsAutomation Project DeliveryHands-On Plant-Floor CommissioningSQLScriptingPythonVisual Basic.NETIgnition SCADA ConfigurationIndustrial Protocols
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingInfluencing Without Authority
Tools & Technologies
Rockwell ControlLogixStudio 5000Siemens PlatformVMwareHyper-V
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing Plant OperationsOperational Technology CybersecurityContinuous ImprovementSafety By DesignTechnical Delivery
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSQLVMware.NET
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development and implementation of General Mills Controls Engineering standards, applications, and tools
- Lead the global rollout of plant control infrastructure and provide ongoing virtual consulting to manufacturing sites around the world
- Drive productivity and system utilization while reducing manual effort, production waste, and manufacturing costs through controls technology
- Develop and deploy global controls and systems solutions using AVEVA System Platform/Wonderware Archestra, Siemens, Ignition, and Rockwell
- Identify operational, quality, and system-performance opportunities and execute standardized controls solutions
- Share technical learnings, standards, and best practices across the Controls Engineering and Controls and Information Systems community
- Provide tactical operations support through technical root-cause analysis, control-system problem resolution, diagnostic-tool development, and documentation and training materials
- Manage controls architecture and infrastructure, optimize reliability and performance, and address system obsolescence
- Develop solutions to chronic problems and plan and support disaster-recovery activities
- Contribute to the long-term Controls and Information Systems vision and strengthen partnerships with Research and Development, Process Technology Group, and Systems Engineering
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in electrical systems, control platforms, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing plant operations
- Work effectively in cross-cultural virtual teams; coach and mentor engineers and develop onboarding plans
- Collaborate with functional partners, build internal and external networks, identify capability and training needs, and coordinate development opportunities
- Support the One Technical Community strategy through Continuous Improvement, Safety by Design, and value-added tools and technologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical / IT Engineering (Full time graduation from an accredited university)
- 12+ years of relevant experience in Controls Engineering, controls and instrumentation systems, including hands-on plant-floor commissioning, troubleshooting, and line integration
- Demonstrated experience delivering automation projects end to end, from design and development through commissioning and operational handover
- Hands-on proficiency with Aveva System Platform and OMI development and/or Ignition SCADA configuration, including graphics, alarms, dashboards, historian functions, and data logging
- PLC programming experience on Rockwell ControlLogix and Studio 5000 and/or Siemens platform
- Working knowledge of industrial network infrastructure and operational technology cybersecurity, including VLANs, managed switches, firewalls, IP addressing, access control, patching, segmentation, and threat response
- Experience with SQL and scripting or application development using tools such as Python, Visual Basic, or .NET
- Working knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V for supervisory control and server systems
- Familiarity with instrumentation and field devices, industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus, electrical panels and motor control centers, and single-line diagrams
- Track record of establishing automation standards, influencing without direct authority, mentoring engineers, and coordinating multi-site or multi-vendor technical delivery
- Ability to demonstrate root-cause analysis and effective problem-solving through hands-on examples
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development through the individual development plan process
- Participation in relevant training, seminars, and technical fairs
- Development opportunities coordinated with functional partners
- Broad performance programs, including Continuous Improvement, Safety by Design, and value-added tools and technologies