Automation Engineer - Food Manufacturing & Robotics

Red Monkey Foods, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems that boost production efficiency and product quality. The role emphasizes strong automation expertise and a commitment to manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional automation projects, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven automation engineering and process-improvement experience in manufacturing, preferably food.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements in food manufacturing.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated systems to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze processes to identify efficiency, cost, and quality gains.
• Lead automation projects from scope to execution.
• Interface with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Provide training and support on automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain documentation and manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Robotics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems that boost production efficiency and product quality. The role emphasizes strong automation expertise and a commitment to manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional automation projects, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all systems.