Senior Automation and Robotics Engineer

Profile

What is Tyson Technology?

The IT Team at Tyson Foods is building the technology of the future. We’re transforming an 85-year-old company into the most modern food company in the world. We’re developing technologies that are used in our offices, they’re used in our plants, in our farms, they’re used everywhere. We’re building technologies that are changing the way this company works. Everything from machine learning to artificial intelligence to utilizing cutting edge tech like drones, that will help drive our business forward. At Tyson Foods we’re driving world class technology to revolutionize a world class company.

Check out Tyson Technology!

****
How can I be part of Tyson Technology?

Do you have a passion for technology that will drive modernization, transformation and automation to safely feed your family, friends, and the World? Do you enjoy researching new technology and working in a TEAM atmosphere to apply technology to demonstrate the “Art of the Possible”? If this is your passion, We Want To Hear From You!

This role will join a new team that is being commissioned to investigate, evaluate and develop automation solutions for Tyson Foods. The role will consist of visiting, documenting and solutioning new automation and robotics capabilities into Tyson’s production plants. This is a role focused on the use of modern technologies such as Internet of Things, predictive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This role / team will identify opportunities, develop proof of concept solutions and present to executive leadership. Upon approval, this team would then work to implement these solutions into production facilities. It will require a strong partnership with the Information Technology team, existing engineering groups, production plant leadership and executive leadership.Duties And Responsibilities


Visit plant locations, learn and understand the production processes; identify and document automation opportunities.
Assess the financial and efficiency impacts of these opportunities and design solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders in operations and technology teams.
Create proof of concept solutions that can be demonstrated and tested to drive efficiency, worker safety and financial returns leveraging modern technologies such as IoT, Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Work with Mechanical and Electrical teams, and Software engineers to design and integrate production hardware and software.
Design, validate, and execute appropriate test methods to address system design and performance issues.
Facilitate complex problem-solving skills, enhanced collaboration across functional groups, and support development efforts for current manufacturing hardware and new system development.
The position entails rigorous process discipline and documentation practices as well as excellent cross-functional communication skills to assure functionality, safety, reliability and quality of the product.
Partner with industry leading technology companies and emerging technology startups to source and apply the new technologies.
This position may require up to 25% of travel


Desired Skills And Experience


A passion for modern technology, a true desire to leverage the most advanced technologies available to improve worker safety, operational efficiency, and financial impacts
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree or education.
At least 3 years of direct related experience.
Working knowledge and experience in industrial robotics and their application.
Working knowledge and experience in using predictive analytics and machine learning.
Strong history of data analytics and trend analysis to develop optimum solutions.
Lean Six Sigma knowledge, with experience in process streamlining and automation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated technical writing skills, strong interpersonal skills, and works well with others.
Experience with industrial Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their deployment at scale.
Should demonstrate a strong interest in cross-functional project work.
Knowledge of or experience with HMIs through Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform to understand existing solutions that are in place.


Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

When completing a Tyson Foods employment application, be sure to complete all tasks listed on the candidate home page. If not, you will see a message that there are 1 or more task(s) that require attention. Applicants for hourly production positions must complete the task to provide additional information to be considered from employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here (****applicant notification.pdf) .

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose (****.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please **** for further assistance.

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com