Global Automation & Robotics Tech Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation package

Zusammenfassung

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a senior Automation & Controls leader to qualify, deploy, and validate robotics, machine vision, and inspection technologies across processing, packaging, and end-of-line operations. You will set automation standards, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with U.S.

and China teams and external OEMs. You will lead strategic technology transfer, evaluate new manufacturing solutions, and drive capital projects with a focus on scalable, smart

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, controls architecture, and machine safety systems.
• Experience qualifying and validating manufacturing equipment; ability to travel domestically >50% and internationally as required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the qualification, deployment, and validation of automation technologies across global operations.
• Act as technical authority for automation architecture, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams and OEMs to transfer and standardize best practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel >50%

Ausbildung

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

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networking

Machine safety systems

Robotics

Machine vision

X-ray

Metal detection

Jobbeschreibung

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a senior Automation & Controls leader to qualify, deploy, and validate robotics, machine vision, and inspection technologies across processing, packaging, and end-of-line operations. You will set automation standards, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with U.S.

and China teams and external OEMs. You will lead strategic technology transfer, evaluate new manufacturing solutions, and drive capital projects with a focus on scalable, smart