Head of Advanced Automation & Controls

Oishii; Phillipsburg (NJ); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oishii in New Jersey seeks a Director of Controls Engineering to lead all aspects of the controls function, designing and overseeing scalable automation systems for cutting-edge indoor vertical farming technologies. The role involves building and managing a team, coordinating cross-functionally, and shaping the controls strategy across geographies to support Oishii’s ambitious farming platform.

You will drive vendor partnerships, oversee commissioning and maintenance, and ensure safety and

Competenze

• Design and implement scalable automation systems for indoor vertical farming.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and plant science.
• Manage budgets and project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, implement and manage scalable automation systems for complex indoor vertical farming technologies including robotics, HVAC/R, sensors, irrigation, lighting, AS/RS, conveyors.
• Lead the international deployment of controls/electrical systems from design through commissioning and maintenance support.
• Coordinate cross-functional with key stakeholders to plan and execute large-scale automation projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement a controls strategy aligned with farm rollout plans and technology roadmap.
• Identify and onboard vendor partners and contractors; manage contractors and installers to standardize installations and de-risk supply chains.

Conoscenze

Automation design

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Strumenti

HVAC/R Systems

Sensors/Automation

Robotics hardware

Descrizione del lavoro

Oishii in New Jersey seeks a Director of Controls Engineering to lead all aspects of the controls function, designing and overseeing scalable automation systems for cutting-edge indoor vertical farming technologies. The role involves building and managing a team, coordinating cross-functionally, and shaping the controls strategy across geographies to support Oishii’s ambitious farming platform.

You will drive vendor partnerships, oversee commissioning and maintenance, and ensure safety and