Global Automation Leader: Robotics & Vision

Smithfield Foods; Indiana; Presencial; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation package

Resumo da oferta

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Automation & Controls Leader to drive architecture, safety, and validation across global operations. You will lead the deployment of PLCs, HMIs, networks, and data platforms while coordinating with U.S. and China teams and external OEMs.

The role emphasizes collaboration on next-gen automation, robotics, machine vision, and AI-enabled inspection, with extensive travel and global project leadership. Relocation support is available.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics or related field with 5+ years in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, controls architecture, and machine safety systems.
• Experience qualifying and validating manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, inspection technologies, and safety systems.
• Experience with global engineering teams, international OEMs, and multi-site manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, RIA, NFPA, UL, and electrical code requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically >50% and internationally as required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the qualification and deployment of controls, robotics, machine vision, inspection, and automation technologies across processing, packaging, and end-of-line operations.
• Serve as the technical authority for automation architecture, machine safety, controls integration, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with U.S., China, and WH Group teams to evaluate and transfer proven automation technologies.
• Partner with OEMs and technology developers to pilot and scale next-gen automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Lead capital projects as the controls, automation, or engineering lead and SME.

Conhecimentos

PLCs & HMIs

Industrial networking

Machine safety

Project management

Cross-site collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Automation & Controls Leader to drive architecture, safety, and validation across global operations. You will lead the deployment of PLCs, HMIs, networks, and data platforms while coordinating with U.S. and China teams and external OEMs.

The role emphasizes collaboration on next-gen automation, robotics, machine vision, and AI-enabled inspection, with extensive travel and global project leadership. Relocation support is available.