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Electrical Engineer

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Lufkin, TX · On-site

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Waco, TX · On-site

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Mount Pleasant, TX

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Waco, TX · On-site

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Lufkin, TX · On-site

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

$132K/yr

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Lufkin, TX · On-site

$132K/yr

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Waco, TX

$132K/yr

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

Electrical Engineer

Mount Pleasant, TX · On-site

$132K/yr

Description ELECTRICAL ENGINEER At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. SUMMARY: Responsible for evaluating existing processes and ...

Pilgrim's

I&E Technician

Enterprise, AL · On-site

Description I&E Specialist At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist is responsible for ...

Pilgrim's

I&E Technician

Enterprise, AL · On-site

I&E Specialist At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist is responsible for maintaining ...

Pilgrim's

I&E Technician

Enterprise, AL

Description I&E Specialist At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist is responsible for ...

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Do workers at Pilgrim's get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Pilgrim's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Pilgrim's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
46% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Pilgrim's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Pilgrim's?

Most people get paid time off work.
75% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 85% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Pilgrim's worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do Pilgrim's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
59% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Pilgrim's workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Pilgrim's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Pilgrim's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Pilgrim's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Pilgrim's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
63% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Pilgrim's job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
57% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Is working at Pilgrim's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Pilgrim's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Pilgrim's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Pilgrim's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Pilgrim's enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Pilgrim's recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Pilgrim's?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Pilgrim's?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Pilgrim's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Pilgrim's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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    Electrical Engineer

    Pilgrim's

    Nacogdoches, TX • On-site

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

    Re-posted 20 days ago

    Pilgrim's rating

    5.8

    Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

    Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    346th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

    Job description

    Description
    ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
    At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
    SUMMARY:
    Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Lead root cause failure analyses to identify and correct failures causing high maintenance costs. Work collaboratively with other engineers, plant personnel, and finance to improve operations and equipment reliability. Engineer systems for automation, data collection and control. In addition to process / operational improvement, this individual would also provide technical design / support to capital projects for power, distribution, automation, and controls.
    As part of the Pilgrim's Engineering Team this individual will be primarily responsible for supporting high value capital projects created by Corporate Engineering Managers to improve or provide new process, feed mill, hatchery, refrigeration, and wastewater projects. This individual will act as liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, and Operation functions to coordinate capital projects and ensure that corporate initiatives, goals and directives are implemented across the Pilgrim's network.
    ***This position will be located at one of Pilgrim's Texas locations - Nacogdoches, TX, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Waco, TX or Lufkin, TX! Not a REMOTE position!
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Lead failure mode analysis to identify, improve and reduce spend on high spend items (motors, bearings, etc....)
    • Work with finance to identify high cost repair equipment, identify root cause of failure, and modify to reduce maintenance spend.
    • Evaluates incoming power, electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
    • Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods, testing properties.
    • Build control systems capable of providing keen insight into the condition of the operation (rate, down time, operating efficiency, quality, ...) and highlight areas for improvement.
    • Adhere to all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the plane rules and regulations.
    • Support construction, maintenance and testing of equipment, machinery and components.
    • Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair the machinery.
    • Respond to requests by production area when mechanical / electrical issues with equipment have been identified.
    • Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical / electrical problems.
    • Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources.
    • Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs complex systems and equipment in one or more areas of assignment electrical systems.
    • Maintains records of installation and maintenance to track activities ensuring work is documented and on file; prepares status reports for projects.
    • Coordinates projects related to installation, maintenance and repair work within area of assigned duties including planning and scheduling work and equipment; May provide project lead direction to staff in technical areas of assignment.
    • Inspect contractor's work and monitor underground utilities ensuring that work is in compliance with specifications, standards and time lines.
    • Operates specialized equipment in areas of specialization such as Poultry OEM equipment, Baggers, Ishidas, Electrical testing devices, etc...
    • Assist in electrical installation and repair, Poultry equipment, Service transformers, Service switchboards, distribution panelboards, MCC's, and automation systems.
    • Have a thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes.
    • Understand and apply concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, conduit fill, etc.
    • Arc Flash calculation experience, beneficial but not required.
    • Work with outside contractors and engineering firms to ensure that the plans, specifications and bid documents meet Pilgrim's requirements and safety standards.
    • Edit electrical specifications.
    • Comprehend one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers and documentation.
    • Solve installation problems with electrical systems, travel to the site to resolve issues.
    • Review calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
    • SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: The candidate must be able to select correct wire thickness for respective demand in compliance with NEC and UL codes, based on load calculations. Identify electric and electronic components as needed to achieve a cost effective option or solution to a particular product or problem.
    • Must be able to cost effectively develop and lead a team to develop functional descriptions, wiring schematics, design layouts, electrical diagrams and determine and identify product specifications that meet the cost effective requirements for a specific purpose - in particular the poultry support equipment industry.
    • Assist in the development and review of budget estimates created. An engineering estimate is a calculated forecast of the time, materials, labor, and costs required to complete a project. It serves as a baseline budget for clients and a benchmark to evaluate contractor bids.
    • Work with outside Engineering firms to ensure that the plans, specifications and bid documents meet Pilgrim's legal requirements and safety standards.
    • Assist in the development and review of budget estimates.
    • Review, update and edit bid documents created by outside Engineering firms to ensure they contain project specific versions of Pilgrim's contracts, standards, specifications and safety documents.
    • Specific to each project create a detailed scope of work including site limitations and restrictions.
    • Coordinate with outside Engineering firms to ensure that the design documents, equipment and sub-contractors selected meet Pilgrim's requirements and standards.
    • Review all RFI's sent to Corporate Engineering and direct them to the appropriate party for answers. Send all RFI answers back to Corporate Engineering for distribution to all bidders.
    • Assist the Corporate representatives with estimating and writing all project scope change requests.
    • During the construction/ remodel phase of the project make frequent site visits to ensure the design and equipment installation requirements are being met.
    • Ensure that Pilgrim's Safety's work permit policies are in place, being followed, and records maintained.
    • Computer Skills: Personal computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Visio and Power Point. Familiarity with AutoCad.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
    • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
    • 5 years of experience in related field
    • Strong, proven problem solver
    • Self-starter / highly motivated

    Why Work for Pilgrim's?
    • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
    • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
    • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
    • Base Salary range of $132,086.70 +/- based on experience
    • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
    • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
    • Better Futures

    The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
    About us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
    Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
    Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
    EOE, including disability/vets
    Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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    Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

    Industry

    Animal farming

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Greeley, CO, US

    Year founded

    1946

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