Position Summary This role is responsible for the design, advancement, and implementation of commercial integration initiatives for automated bio-devices for the global poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. The role will work closely with a cross functional team comprised of design, automation, controls, quality, program managers, supply chain, IT, and production to transition new products from prototype to production, installation, and sustained in-the-field operations. This vacancy is to be filled with a highly creative, seasoned, hands-on manager, who will lead design teams to deliver engineered-to-order automated vaccination and poultry sex identification systems in Mexico. Responsibilities range from initial characterization of customer operations, through the design of the installation and workflow, negotiation of customer acceptance of the design, and execution of site acceptance testing. This position currently reports to the Senior Director of Operations.

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Key Competencies & Skills

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience integrating motion-based electro-mechanical and/or automation equipment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading technical teams of 2 - 4 people

Working Conditions Work is performed inside a flex space building consisting of offices, open desk space, laboratory, machine shop, and a manufacturing floor. Level of noise is usually quiet in the office environment and temperature controlled. Noise levels are elevated in the warehouse space where temperatures can vary depending on the outside elements and weather. Travel is required at approximately 25%, including some weekends to support installation activities.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.