Conagra Brands ยท 2 weeks ago
Robotics Principal Engineer - Industrial Automation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $156K/yr
8+ years expConagra Brands is a leading food company with a commitment to innovation and inclusivity. They are seeking a Robotics Principal Engineer to research and develop new manufacturing technologies that enhance operations and capabilities within the food industry, focusing on automation and robotics.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingLifestyle
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of breakthrough technologies with focus on humanoid, quadrupedal and traditional robotics, vision systems, augmented and virtual reality tools, smart factories, digital twin development and predictive systems
Research and implement new technologies to enhance automation capabilities
Analyze operational data to identify automation opportunities
Develop a road map to deliver breakthrough technologies which provide step change improvement which meet or exceed investment hurdles
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving control system issues
Identify cost-effective new technology opportunities, develop business case to support development and commercialize the technology at scale
Interact with Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and IT to gain alignment of projects and initiatives
Frequent interaction with top management of equipment and material vendors, engineering consultants, and installation contractors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering or related
8+ years of experience in electrical/control system design
Minimum 5 years practical experience in Consumer Products, providing engineering leadership and developing new technologies in an FDA or USDA related manufacturing environment
Experience providing both tactical and strategic project leadership
Demonstrated vision and execution of new process, packaging equipment, physical/digital automation and material handling technologies from development through proof of principal to scalable commercialization
Track record in building external partnerships
This position is located in Omaha, NE/Chicago, IL or select field locations and involves communication and coordination across the organization
50% Travel to, and working in, manufacturing facilities in North America including travel to vendor facilities, construction sites, system startups
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2026-01-07
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