Automation Manager

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

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About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The Automation Engineer works on automation projects, both as a team member and team leader, interacting with business partners to understand and develop automation requirements and transform them into effective software solutions using software engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. The Automation Engineer leverages a combination of experience in process control and monitoring, MES, SCADA, and motion control systems to apply theories and principles of science and mathematics to design and develop technical projects for the pork industry and will perform engineering assignments over a wide range of projects of varying complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Proficient in PLC/PAC programming languages.
• Knowledge of vision systems and programming
• Proficient in operator interface development using Ignition, Java, or Rockwell Software.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages (Python, Java, VB).
• Knowledge of database architecture and structured query language.
• Must possess strong knowledge of process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principals, and industrial networking.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD drawing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Suite products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ignition and Factory Talk View platforms, preferred
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops preliminary engineering designs, and device specifications.
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops project cost estimates.
• Determines design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for assigned projects.
• Performs field work and adapts collections to translate completed projects into as-built drawings.
• Collaborates with key operations and maintenance personnel to develop design specifications.
• Develops user/operator interfaces, custom reports, and analytical tools, process automation, utility control programs and application code.
• Develops control applications within Ignition, and Factory Talk View.
• Develops and designs GUI, and HMI graphics, applications and database architecture.
• Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, meet utilities requirements and maintain installation schedules.
• Provides startup support and training.
• Develops user/operator interfaces, custom reports, and analytical tools.
• Develops process control programs and application code.
• Designs database architecture.
• Conducts engineering planning, design and operational studies in pre-project studies.
• Conducts audits on project performance and sustainability initiatives.
• Assists plant personnel in troubleshooting and downtime situations.
• Conducts analysis on downtime risk prevention.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level