Senior Global Automation & Technology Engineer
About The Position
Lead qualification and deployment of controls, robotics, machine vision, inspection, and automation technologies supporting processing, packaging, and end-of-line operations. Serve as the technical authority for automation architecture, machine safety, controls integration, and regulatory compliance. Support strategic technology collaboration between U.S. and China operations by working with WH Group engineering, automation, and operations teams to identify proven technologies used in China facilities and evaluate their applicability to U.S. operations. Collaborate with global equipment manufacturers and technology developers to develop, pilot, and scale innovative automation, robotics, inspection, and digital manufacturing solutions. The role leads controls strategy, technology qualification and validation, safety and compliance assessments, global technology transfer, smart manufacturing innovation, equipment and supplier evaluation, and controls or automation leadership for strategic capital projects. Domestic travel greater than 50% and international travel as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or manufacturing engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, controls architecture, and machine safety systems.
- Experience qualifying and validating manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with robotics, machine vision, inspection technologies, and safety systems.
- Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, RIA, NFPA, UL, and electrical code requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Ability to travel domestically greater than 50% and internationally as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with global engineering teams, international OEMs, and multi-site manufacturing organizations.
- Mandarin language skills.
- Functional safety certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, review, and standardization of controls architectures, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, data collection platforms, and enterprise automation standards across global operations.
- Lead qualification, validation, and acceptance testing of automation, robotics, machine vision, inspection technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems for performance, integration, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct machine safety assessments and controls reviews for compliance with OSHA, ANSI, RIA, NFPA, UL, electrical codes, and corporate safety standards; identify and mitigate technical risks.
- Partner with U.S., China, and WH Group engineering teams to evaluate, transfer, adapt, and standardize proven automation technologies, best practices, and manufacturing solutions across facilities.
- Collaborate with OEMs, technology developers, and internal stakeholders to develop and implement automation, robotics, machine vision, AI-enabled inspection, and digital manufacturing technologies.
- Evaluate and qualify processing controls, packaging systems, robotics, machine vision, X-ray, metal detection, checkweighing, traceability, and end-of-line automation solutions.
- Conduct supplier audits, factory evaluations, equipment reviews, and system validation to identify safety, reliability, compliance, and integration risks early in project lifecycles.
- Serve as the controls, automation, or engineering lead and subject matter expert for strategic capital projects, including equipment design review, U.S. compliance modifications, and implementation support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation package available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
