Automation Technology Engineer

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are seeking an experienced Automation Technology Engineer to lead enterprise-wide standardization, electrical strategy, and automation initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities within our Beef USA Business Unit. This role serves as the technical authority for electrical infrastructure and control systems, driving capital project execution, system reliability, and digitalization (SCADA). The position partners with plant teams and engineering groups to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and ensure scalable, compliant, and cost-effective electrical and automation systems.

Our ideal candidate will sit in one of our Beef USA facilities or at Corporate in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Own and enforce corporate electrical and controls standards aligned with NEC 2023, NFPA 70E/70B, and OSHA
• Lead enterprise electrical infrastructure and automation strategy, including modernization roadmaps and digital/IIoT initiatives
• Drive capital project planning and execution (scope, design review, contractor oversight, cost/schedule control)
• Standardize system architectures, equipment selection, and lifecycle management practices across facilities
• Improve operational reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis
• Ensure electrical safety compliance, including arc flash programs, risk assessments, and safe work practices
• Conduct audits and enforce governance across all facilities
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, IT, and leadership to align priorities and execution
• Mentor plant engineers and maintenance teams; support vendor and contractor management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in industrial electrical and automation systems required
• Strong expertise in electrical distribution systems, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS
• Proven experience with capital project management and multi-site standardization initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of NEC 2023, NFPA 70E/70B, and OSHA electrical safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability in system design, integration, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Experience with predictive maintenance, energy management, and automation-driven performance improvement
• PE license, multi-site/corporate engineering experience, and food and beverage manufacturing and/or industrial background strongly preferred
• Willing to travel 75% of the time to support field operations and project execution
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $110,000-$140,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.