Lead and execute advanced robotics projects. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, design systems, develop prototypes, and ensure project success through management and system integration.
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 you'll 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 you'll 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 team's goal is to 'think big and plan ahead' by tackling challenging problems that can transform the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of McCain's 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, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $85,500.00 - $114,000.00 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 McCain, we're 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 person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are 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 vacation and holidays, 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 role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're 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 stronger. All 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 know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here .
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.
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 you'll 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 you'll 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 team's goal is to 'think big and plan ahead' by tackling challenging problems that can transform the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of McCain's 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, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $85,500.00 - $114,000.00 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 McCain, we're 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 person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are 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 vacation and holidays, 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 role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're 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 stronger. All 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 know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here .
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.
Top Skills
AI
Automation
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Robotics
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