Overview
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
The Electrical & Controls Design Manager serves as the company's technical leader for electrical and automation system design across manufacturing facilities, providing oversight of capital projects, engineering standards, controls architecture, and system optimization.
This is a functional leadership role with responsibility for providing technical direction, engineering standards, and consultant oversight across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role leads the review and approval of electrical and controls designs, including PLC architecture, SCADA systems, network infrastructure, power distribution, and industrial automation systems.
This role supports capital projects, facility expansions, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across Primo Brands manufacturing operations.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $101,388 - $144,715 annually
Bonus: This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Manage outside design consultants to ensure cost, schedule, and design standards are met.
Review new line and facility documentation, including one-line diagrams, network architecture, control panel design, device layouts, sequence of operation, and scopes of work.
Manage electrical design firm qualification, selection, and hiring through the RFP process.
Manage electrical contractor qualification and hiring.
Drive continuous cost and quality improvements in system designs and maintain up-to-date knowledge of leading-edge technologies that support business needs.
Maintain electrical and controls specifications.
Negotiate the purchase of electrical equipment, including switchgear, PDPs, and PLC controls.
Assist project management with design solutions for field issues.
Serve in a functional leadership role that interacts closely with and supports Operations, Quality Assurance, Innovation & Renovation, Marketing, and Logistics with electrical system design and optimization.
Manage external engineering firms and contractors to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
Leverage technical expertise to support factory operations, system optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
Report directly to the Engineering Group Manager - Facilities and Electrical, with support responsibility to project managers.
Travel up to 50%, including periodic site visits to manufacturing facilities and project locations. Initial travel may include up to two days per week, three times per month, until system understanding is achieved.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
5-10 years of experience implementing projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
Strong technical, managerial, and leadership ability, with exceptional facilitation and communication skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in project teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with common software platforms, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint), and AutoCAD for the preparation of presentation and working documents.
Working knowledge and/or development experience with Allen-Bradley PLC code and DeviceNet programming.
Working knowledge and/or development experience with SCADA programming, including GE Fanuc/Intellution and/or Wonderware.
Working knowledge of networks, including industrial networks and controls-related infrastructure.
Authorization to work in the United States is required; employment sponsorship is not available.
Preferred Qualifications / Technical Experience
Allen-Bradley PLCs
SCADA systems
Industrial networks
Electrical design
Controls engineering
Automation systems
AutoCAD
Manufacturing engineering
Capital project management
Food & beverage manufacturing
Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.
Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.
