Lead Controls Engineer — PLC, SCADA & Industrial IT Expert

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an experienced information systems leader to oversee and direct technology-based processes across departments. The role focuses on developing and managing technical environments, meeting IT service level agreements, and guiding policies and best practices.

The candidate will work with decision-makers to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective IT solutions that enhance mission-critical operations, with responsibilities spanning standards, procedures, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other technical area; equivalent work experience may be acceptable.
• 6+ years of experience in Information Systems or related area with proven programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of technologies including SCADA (Ignition and iFix), 4GL programming, scripting, server-based, and SQL.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems; ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, HMI integration, and electrical schematics interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management.
• Ensure compliance to IS standards and methodology.
• Plan and develop plans for systems development and operations; hardware, software and equipment purchases; vendor coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other technical area

Tools

SCADA (Ignition & iFix)

4GL programming

scripting

server-based

SQL

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking an experienced information systems leader to oversee and direct technology-based processes across departments. The role focuses on developing and managing technical environments, meeting IT service level agreements, and guiding policies and best practices.

The candidate will work with decision-makers to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective IT solutions that enhance mission-critical operations, with responsibilities spanning standards, procedures, and