Syngenta Crop Protection is looking for a candidate who enjoys both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). This role will allow someone to shine and sharpen their skills in both aspects of Manufacturing Technology Engineering as we go through a Digital Technology Transformation.
Role purpose
This role will lead the digital technology transformation – site strategy development, capital project design and implementation, and process control network / automation continuous improvement
Accountabilities
- Site strategy development for the integration of new and updated platform / application technologies includes a 3-year plan for LAN / OT network, PLC, SCADA, cybersecurity, mobile device – Wi-Fi, data analytics, MES, WMS, LIMS, and CMMS to drive safety, production agility, quality, and efficiency improvements for the high-volume formulation and packaging processes.
- Capital project management includes design, costing, procurement, scheduling, installation, start-up coordination, and post review of projects from $100K to $1MM.
- All new and revised implementations will be designed in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
- Continuous improvement includes formal Operational Excellence processes as well as informal daily process troubleshooting support of the process control network and various applications to ensure the efficient capturing and managing of required data within the manufacturing environment and making this information available for process optimization.
- This role will partner with IT and maintenance support to ensure the integrity and reliability of the process and business networks.
Additional Information
- This role will be onsite out of our office in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Typical hours will be Monday-Friday from 7-4pm.
- Relocation assistance with the US may be provided for candidates outside of the Omaha market
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree – in an Engineering Discipline – Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical. Computer, or similar discipline
- 4 – 6 years’ experience in design and development of digital engineering solutions in a process manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of experience working with Process Control Network (PCN) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supports
- 2+ years of experience working with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Ladder Controls, Thin Client, and VMWare
- Must have knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Knowledge in the engineering and development of integrated systems for manufacturing systems, systems maintenance/management, and digital engineering best practices in the chemical industry
- Demonstrated digital project management skills from concept through post implementation review.
- Trouble- shooting and problem-solving skills driving to root cause.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Rockwell Automation is a plus.
- Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), and Master Terminal Units (MTU) experience preferred
- Experience integrating existing and new systems and applications
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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
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Company Description
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
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