OT and Automation Manager

A Day in the Life:

An OT and Automation Manager works closely with site automation engineer and accelerated plants in order to leverage technology use to improve, streamline and automate the manufacturing process. They are responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of such technology with the plants they support.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Management of activities related to OT and automation.
• Management of the execution of the necessary actions with the operating units.
• Map and development of local and regional vendors to support implementation process
• Definitions related to the infrastructure and architecture of networks together with other areas of the company, aiming at the segregation between IT and OT networks.
• Integration and data communication between the most diverse layers of the network, following applicable cybersecurity protocols.
• Explore and implement new ways to automate systems
• Design and test automation equipment and processes
• Support in defining wireless OT network and communication protocols needed to ensure connectivity.
• Interaction with process historians, enabling communications and data for deeper analysis.
• Interaction with different communication protocols (Profibus, OPC UA and DA, Profinet, etc.).
• Support in monitoring projects involving ICS and Industry 4.0 update.
• Work together with industrial and IT teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
• Interface with several corporate areas and preparation of technical documents, presentations, and reports.
• Connect and collaborate with teams from other regions of the world to share best practices and global standards definitions.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or 10+ years of Automation Controls work experience required.
• 5+ years engineering experience in an industrial environment
• 2+ years’ experience with project management
• 2+ years Automation experience
• Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Leadership and problem-solving skills
• Manages projects for accelerated sites and works closely with the squads
• Experience with Microsoft Office package, Excel Advanced, Tableau, Power BI.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
  
  

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience.
• 0 – 9 years: 25 days
• 10 – 19 years: 30 days
• 20+ years: 35 days
  

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient.
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.
  
  

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled