Smithfield Foods · 4 hours ago
Automation & Controls Engineer Manager - 1st Shift (Relocation)
Cudahy, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking an Automation and Controls Engineering Manager to drive process optimization, lead a team in developing automation solutions, and shape the future of manufacturing technology. This role involves creating strategies for automation, monitoring technology trends, and forming partnerships to enhance operations.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Lead the Future of Manufacturing Technology: As a visionary in manufacturing technology, you’ll be responsible for creating and executing a forward-thinking strategy that drives the convergence of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across our operations. Your mission is to shape the path forward, selecting the right automation technologies and presenting a clear, actionable roadmap for both immediate advancements and long-term growth. Your deep understanding of process engineering combined with the latest in machine learning will empower you to develop scalable, innovative solutions that revolutionize our manufacturing processes. You’ll transform complex business challenges into cutting-edge technology solutions, aligning them with organizational goals and seamlessly integrating them into the broader technology landscape
Technology Trends: Always ahead of the curve, you will monitor emerging technology trends that could disrupt or enhance the company’s operations. You’ll conduct in-depth research into breakthrough automation technologies and assess their potential for real-world implementation, driving our competitive edge
Automation System Design: You’ll take the lead in designing standardized software and hardware architectures for automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless, coordinated execution of these systems
Partnerships: Additionally, you’ll form strategic partnerships with industry vendors, universities, and technical consultants to pioneer and validate new systems, ensuring that we stay at the cutting edge of food processing technologies
People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing industries with a strong focus on automation and controls design; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development/management or project leadership, required
Experience in development of distributed, networked control systems, especially Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability
Preferred
Lean or six sigma experience (green or black belt certified preferred)
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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