Global Innovation Robotics Engineer [Mccain Foods]

Position Title: Global Innovation Robotics Engineer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada ; Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Grade: Grade 05

Requisition ID: 24648

Summary

This is a highly critical role who will interface closely with Global and regional engineering & supply chain organizations to design, develop and implement innovative robotic and automation technologies across the company. Additionally, this role will develop and own the global innovative robotic and automation engineering design standards. A key member of the new Robotic Centre of Excellence (COE). Opportunity to interface and influence across the company and senior stakeholders. Looking for an energetic, passionate leader who can help pave the future for McCain.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the operations of the Robotics Center of Excellence (COE)
• Ensure that robotic machines and automation systems operate safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications.
• Maintain documentation of development process, modifications, maintenance requirements, and other data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with cost estimates and project calculations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting services for robotic and automation systems.
• Install, operate, calibrate, and maintain robots and automation systems.
• Design and develop robotic and automation prototypes.
• Maintain knowledge of existing and developing technology and trends in robotics and automations.
• Construct, configure, test, and debug robots, robotic and automation systems.
• Recommend, develop, and implement enhancements and improvements to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations.
• Assist in the implementation and operations of the McCain Automation and Robotics System (MARS)
• Collaborate with fellow engineers, project managers, plants, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and scope of the robotics and automation project.
• Draft blueprints, sketches, or other documentation demonstrating proposed ideas and prototypes, modifying based on feedback and simulation results.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, the individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Tertiary qualification or recognized trade in field of Mechatronics Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or Computer Science.

Leadership Abilities

• Ability to work independently and within teams on both strategy and tactical projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to influence effective decision-making with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and persuasively articulate positions (electronically and verbally) to various audiences and at all levels of the business
• Proven capability to develop and maintain strong collaborative business relationships across global and regional functions
• Program management skills: identification and management of stakeholders, milestone development and tracking of progress, resource management, risk mitigation, detailed action planning, basic familiarity with change management.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and measure progress across multiple priorities
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diversity and inclusion sensitivity

Business Acumen

• General business insight and the ability to manage complexity within the manufacturing landscape
• Curiosity in new technologies and ability to identify ways to implement and make it alive.
• Ability to interface x-functionally with other functions (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Tech Svcs, Legal, R&D etc)
• Ability to interact at various levels within the global and regional integrated supply chain
• Ability to work with technology vendors and review/support contract process.
• Ability to propose, evaluate and motivate projects & innovations from a technical and financial perspective

Required Length & Type Of Experience

• Proven track record to drive results through influencing, persuading and collaboration
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Potato and Appetizers Engineering Technologies is a plus
• Experience in simulation and modelling of robotic systems using industry standard software tools.
• Experience and comfortable working in a matrix organization with x-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Experience and working knowledge of Studio 5000 or similar, C++ and/or Python and robotic teach pendants.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in Food or CPG industries

Travel

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones.

STAKEHOLDER CONTACTS

• Global Procurement, R&D & Legal
• Global and Regional OT and IT
• Global and Regional Supply Chain teams
• Global technical Services
• Manufacturing Directors, Plant Managers, Regional Maintenance Managers and Plant Maintenance Manage
• Global and Regional Engineering and Maintenance

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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 meet your needs.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: Global Manufacturing Operations
Department: Global Innovation Robotics Engineering
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)