New Technology Principal Engineer - Industrial Automation

Reporting to the Sr Director of Engineering, New Technology, the New Technology Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation will research, create and develop new manufacturing technologies. These new technologies will deliver breakthroughs in system performance to improve operations and provide new manufacturing capabilities by applying emerging technologies within and outside of the food industry and adapt them for our use.

As a Principal Engineer you will create development roadmaps for new manufacturing technology development to support the Supply Chain Grocery & Snacks and Refrigerated & Frozen business platforms. You will have experience understanding the cost drivers of the existing operations and technical experience to deliver the next generation of manufacturing technologies. Build external partnerships with mainstream and early phase development companies which can help deliver new technologies. `

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of breakthrough technologies with focus on humanoid, quadrupedal and traditional robotics, vision systems, augmented and virtual reality tools, smart factories, digital twin development and predictive systems.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance automation capabilities.
• Analyze operational data to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop a road map to deliver breakthrough technologies which provide step change improvement which meet or exceed investment hurdles.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving control system issues.
• Identify cost-effective new technology opportunities, develop business case to support development and commercialize the technology at scale.
• Interact with Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and IT to gain alignment of projects and initiatives
• Frequent interaction with top management of equipment and material vendors, engineering consultants, and installation contractors.

Position Qualifications

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Compensation :

Pay Range : $107,000-$156,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to : location, relevant experience / level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Anticipated Close Date :

July 31, 2025

Our Benefits :

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role :

Our Company :

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and / or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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