Lead Engineer Controls (Remote)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

8d•$114,000 - $192,000•Remote

About The Position

This position's primary responsibility is to oversee and provide expert technical direction for technology-based processes. This individual's principal goals are to develop and manage specific technical environments for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. The lead will plan and provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This position will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also help to define and implement IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following: provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management; understand and ensure compliance to IS standards and methodology; recommend and develop plans for systems development and operations; hardware, software and equipment purchases; negotiate with technical personnel and customers for services, products and direction; review and advise groups in the selection, usage and maintenance of technology solutions; provide direction to the vendors and stay current on the latest technologies of the systems supported by the organization to assist in the future planning of necessary IT initiatives; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 multiple technologies including but not limited to SCADA, 4GL programming, scripting, server based, and SQL.
Knowledge in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems in industrial environments. Experienced with ladder logic and structured programming, I/O mapping, HMI integration, and interpreting electrical schematics to diagnose faults and restore uptime.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience communicating technical information to non-technical team members
Advanced understanding and experience with a System Development Lifecycle Methodology
advanced experience developing, reviewing, and/or modifying specifications, configurations, and programs to meet specified requirements
experience in the following: analyzing and interpreting information systems proposals, evaluating and developing alternative implementation plans, reviewing and developing coding standards and working productively in a cross functional team advanced knowledge of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment
knowledge of current technology developments and trends
extensive problem-solving skills
experience developing and executing integrated test plans
basic project management capabilities
Some travel may be required. Amount of travel will be determined by individual project requirements.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management
understand and ensure compliance to IS standards and methodology
recommend and develop plans for systems development and operations
hardware, software and equipment purchases
negotiate with technical personnel and customers for services, products and direction
review and advise groups in the selection, usage and maintenance of technology solutions
provide direction to the vendors and stay current on the latest technologies of the systems supported by the organization to assist in the future planning of necessary IT initiatives
other duties as assigned