Automation & Software Engineering Leader

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is seeking an Automation & Software Engineering Manager in the United States (Arkansas City, KS area) to lead a multidisciplinary team of software, controls, automation, and systems engineers. You will drive design, development, and deployment of automation systems and software applications that support manufacturing operations and strategic initiatives.

The role combines technical leadership, project management, and people development to foster innovation, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software/engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced leadership and strategy roles.
• 5+ years of software/automation/controls experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software, controls, automation, and systems engineering teams.
• Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of automation and software systems.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate internal resources and external vendors for project delivery.
• Drive technology strategy, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C#

Python

Java

JavaScript

SQL

SCADA/HMI

PLC programming

DevOps

Source control

Job description

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is seeking an Automation & Software Engineering Manager in the United States (Arkansas City, KS area) to lead a multidisciplinary team of software, controls, automation, and systems engineers. You will drive design, development, and deployment of automation systems and software applications that support manufacturing operations and strategic initiatives.

The role combines technical leadership, project management, and people development to foster innovation, quality,