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Electrical Engineering Lead (Open to Remote)

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Job ID 336661 Date posted 11/02/2026 Location : Wayzata, Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minnesota Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Electrical Engineering Lead will implement, test, solve and improve our electronic automation and controls systems to increase production quality, efficiency and volume. We seek a specialist professional with in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.

Key Accountabilities

  • Contribute to the development of functional strategy.
  • Develop and define control system applications for various machinery and equipment using technologies or platforms.
  • Check control system schematics and specifications, using software and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of six years of related work experience
  • Other minimum qualifications may apply

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

The expected salary for this position is $134,000-190,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. 

At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions) . 



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