Senior Engineer Electrical Automation Systems At Torani were entering an exciting phase of hypergrowth and transformation as we build the systems that will support our journey toward a 1 Billion business. Were introducing new manufacturing technologies modernizing legacy platforms and expanding automation across our operations. To support this work were looking for a Senior Electrical & Automation Systems Engineer to serve as a technical anchor for our automation and electrical systems.
In this highly specialized role youll bring deep hands-on expertise in industrial automation electrical systems and ITOT integration to support the startup of Toranis new sauce manufacturing area while strengthening and modernizing automation across the broader factory. Youll work closely with Operations Maintenance IT and Engineering to translate complex technical systems into reliable safe and supportable solutions that perform in real-world manufacturing environments.
Reporting to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer youll act as a technical leader owning automation and electrical system design commissioning troubleshooting and lifecycle support. Youll also mentor junior engineers guide contractors and integrators and help establish standards and best practices that build long-term capability across the Engineering team.
Why Youll Love Working at Torani
At Torani we flavor more than just drinks - we flavor lives. As a proud Certified B Corporation were committed to using business as a force for good. Youll be part of a team that leads with heart lifts each other up and works together to build something bigger. Were growing fast and we want people who grow with us people who lead with purpose learn with curiosity and love what they do.
Success Factors
First 12-24 Months
Automation & Electrical Systems Leader
Youve played a critical role in the successful startup and stabilization of the electrical and automation systems supporting Toranis new sauce manufacturing area. From power distribution and control panels to PLCs SCADA and industrial networks you ensured systems were designed implemented and commissioned to meet performance safety and reliability expectations. You brought strong technical judgment to both new installations and upgrades of aging equipment helping the plant scale capacity while reducing risk and downtime.
ITOT Integration Specialist
You served as a key bridge between manufacturing operations maintenance teams and IT partners-bringing clarity and practical solutions where traditional IT or OT approaches alone were not sufficient. By applying strong ITOT integration skills you supported secure and reliable connectivity across PLCs SCADA historians databases managed switches and enterprise systems. Your work ensured data flowed effectively from the factory floor to business systems while maintaining appropriate cybersecurity and operational safeguards.
Project & Contractor Leadership
You successfully led electrical and automation scopes within capital and improvement projects managing timelines budgets technical deliverables and change control. You coordinated system integrators panel builders and installers by reviewing designs overseeing installations and ensuring documentation and standards were met. Through clear communication and technical leadership you helped projects transition smoothly from engineering into operations with minimal disruption.
Operational Support & Reliability Partner
Following startup you became a trusted technical partner to Operations and Maintenance by supporting day-to-day troubleshooting system optimization and lifecycle management of automation platforms. You helped teams understand system behavior supported root cause analysis of complex failures and implemented improvements that increased reliability maintainability and efficiency. Your presence helped ensure automation systems were not only sophisticated but also practical and supportable.
Continuous Improvement & Technical Evolution
You actively identified opportunities to modernize and improve automation platforms addressing reliability gaps simplifying architectures and extending the useful life of critical systems. You contributed to automation standards object-oriented programming practices documentation and asset management strategies that improved consistency across the plant. Through data analytics historian tools and system insights you supported continuous improvement efforts tied to performance quality and operational excellence.
Technical Mentor & Team Multiplier
You shared your expertise generously mentoring junior automation engineers and serving as a technical resource to the broader Engineering team. Through coaching design reviews and hands-on problem-solving you helped elevate technical capability reinforce best practices and promote knowledge transfer. Your leadership strengthened the teams ability to support complex systems independently and sustainably.
What Youll Bring
BS in Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of degree in related technical field plus industry experience. 10 years of experience in electrical and industrial automation engineering 5 years of experience embedded in a manufacturing plant environment supporting live production systems 5 years working with or for system integrators delivering automation solutions
Proven experience leading automation and electrical scopes for medium-to-large capital projects Deep hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms ControlLogix CompactLogix Strong PLC programming skills using structured text ladder logic SFC and modular design Experience with FactoryTalk View SE SCADA and manufacturing historians e.g. Historian SE OSI PI Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols EtherNetIP DeviceNet AS-i VFDs Experience integrating OT systems with IT infrastructure SQL databases Active Directory managed networks virtual environments Familiarity with food manufacturing processes and utilities HTST CIP RO water preferred Experience with automation commissioning validation and startup support Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards NFPA NEC ISA Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Operations Maintenance IT and external vendors A safety-first mindset with experience supporting compliance and risk assessments