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Automation Engineer

Sioux Falls, SD💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing and developing automation solutions for the pork industry, including process control, monitoring, and motion control systems.

Role type

Automation Engineer (Industrial/Process Control)

Builds

Custom control applications, HMI graphics, database architecture, and analytical tools for food processing plants.

Domain

Food processing / Meat industry / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC/PAC programming, Ignition, Factory Talk View, Python, Java, VB, SQL, AutoCAD, process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, industrial networking, project management, contract administration.

Preferred skills

Vision systems programming, knowledge of food processing/meat industry engineering principles, multi-million dollar project management experience.

Technologies

Ignition, Factory Talk View, Rockwell Software, Python, Java, VB, SQL, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary engineering designs and device specifications; conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates; perform field work and create as-built drawings; develop user/operator interfaces and custom reports; design database architecture; coordinate with equipment vendors; provide startup support and training; assist in troubleshooting and downtime analysis.

Seniority

Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)

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