Engineering

We provide overall management direction and coordination of capital facility improvements and expansions throughout the company. Our efforts include the development of equipment layouts, building designs, scopes of work for bids, permits and project management for implementations.

Career Opportunities

Engineering Manager
  • BS degree in Engineering
  • 12-15 years in progressively responsible management positions in manufacturing environments
  • Food processing background preferred
  • Developed code, regulatory and construction knowledge with a broad problem solving perspective
Senior Project Engineer
  • BS degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with a broad technical knowledge in those areas
  • 10-15 years' experience in plant engineering or central engineering department
  • Food processing background preferred
  • Developed knowledge of UBC, APCD, NEC, Fire Codes, OSHA and USDA requirements
Senior Electrical Engineer
  • BS degree in a technical or engineering field
  • 10 years' work/design experience with electrical distribution, control systems, PLCs, power monitoring systems and medium power (15KV), distribution systems
  • Proficient in common office software and AutoCAD 2000
Senior Designer
  • AS Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent
  • 8-15 years' experience in AutoCAD drafting/design of equipment and facilities
  • Developed knowledge of UBC, OSHA and USDA requirements
Designer
  • High school diploma and some college
  • 5-10 years' experience in AutoCAD drafting/design of equipment and facilities
  • General knowledge of UBC, OSHA and USDA requirements
  • Exhibit talent for creativity/innovation
  • Strong math background

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Dennis, Engineering

"Working for Foster Farms has been a tremendous experience for me. Since the company has continued to grow over the last 25 years, it has brought many interesting and challenging projects to the Engineering Department. I learn something new on every project, which keeps it exciting. With Foster Farm's emphasis on quality products, our challenge in Engineering is to design quality facilities to produce them."