Global Innovation Robotics Lead

Position Title: Global Innovation Robotics Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace

Grade:Grade 05

Requisition ID:37224

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

This is an exciting high impact role in Global Innovation Engineering that will work closely with leadership to develop and execute innovative robotics projects in North America. The role will interface closely with Global and regional engineering & manufacturing organizations to design develop and implement innovative robotic sensing AI and other process optimization technologies across North America. Additionally this role will assist in developing and owning the global innovative robotic and automation engineering design standards. A key member of the Global Innovation Engineering Team this role provides the opportunity to interface and influence across the company and senior leadership. Looking for an energetic and passionate leader who can help pave the future for McCain.

This role is based in Oakbrook Terrace IL Appleton WI Plover WI or at one of our other sites in the US.

What youll be doing.

Key Project Leadership & Execution: Lead the execution of key advanced robotics and line optimization development projects across North America.
Scope Definition: Collaborate with engineering project managers plants and other stakeholders to define the functional requirements and scope of robotics sensing AI and other process optimization technologies projects.
System Definition: Work with cross-functional teams to define system requirements specifications and system architecture.
Design and Development: Participating in the design and development of various subsystems including mechanical electrical and software components.
Verification and Validation: Implementing verification and validation plans to ensure systems meet specified requirements and are safe and reliable.
Prototype Development: Work with regional and global stakeholders including the Robotics Center of Excellence to design and develop robotic sensing and AI prototypes.
Project Management: Lead the development of timelines resources and cost estimates for development and deployment of robotic systems. Manage external partners in the development of robotic and other advanced technology solutions.
System Integration: Overseeing the integration of subsystems into a cohesive whole ensuring compatibility and functionality.
System Testing: Planning overseeing the execution and analyzing system-level tests.
Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues that arise during the development or operation of the system.
MARS Deployment: Lead the deployment of McCain Advanced Robotics System (MARS) in North America leading the mapping of robotization opportunities within the McCains NA manufacturing network
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout the system lifecycle.
Documentation: Creating and maintaining technical documentation for the system.
Collaboration: Working with other engineers designers and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Knowledge Base: Explore and maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art and emerging technology trends in robotics and automation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What youll need to be successful.
Background in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial or Robotics) preferred.
Minimum 3 Years experience in manufacturing and plant operations
Minimum 3 Years experience in advanced technology/R&D project implementation and project management
Experience in systems engineering methodologies preferred
Experience in robotics and/or automation project execution
Experience with computer vision and machine learning technologies preferred
Experience in R&D and/or product development
Ability to work cross functionally across business departments
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time

About the team.
Our Global Innovation Engineering teams goal is to think big and plan ahead by tackling challenging problems that can transform the efficiency safety and sustainability of McCains manufacturing operations using cutting-edge technologies including sensing and robotics solutions. The team currently includes four skilled Robotics and Innovation Engineers and we are looking to add a Global Innovation Robotics Lead to help lead and execute key advanced robotics projects.

About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package:$85500.00-$114000.00 USD annually bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Engineering & Technical
Division:Global Operations and Growth
Department:Global Innovation Robotics Engineering
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago
US - United States of America : Maine : Easton
US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island
US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.