Automation Lead
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Job Location:
Lone Tree, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas SE Production Operations Team is seeking an Automation Lead in Lone Tree IA.
As Automation Lead you will champion automation build resilient infrastructure to support technological advancement and deliver operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. Youll be a key driver of innovation collaborating with vendors and internal teams to deploy scalable solutions that shape the future of seed production.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement automation and AI strategies to modernize operations and deliver long-term efficiency gains.
- Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to identify deploy and maintain advanced production systems and scalable AI solutions.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs and troubleshoot automation issueselectrical software or mechanicalensuring reliability and uptime.
- Enhance SCADA systems and reporting tools to enable real-time visibility and AI-powered insights for operational improvements.
- Implement robust cybersecurity measures and maintain OT/IT network infrastructure including VLAN management to safeguard and optimize performance.
- Drive innovation in automation processes documentation standards and system upgrades to support evolving business needs.
- Ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across sites fostering collaboration and alignment on automation best practices.
- Maintain adherence to safety environmental and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of proactive risk management.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in industrial automation robotics or AI-driven manufacturing environments.
- Strong automation aptitude and problem-solving ability including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience with Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLCs Ignition SCADA software and site control systems.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification desired.
- Project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and procedures.
- Ability to review and make basic changes to site control system software.
- Eligible to work in the US.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
