Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY

Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of petcare.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll leverage digital technologies and automation to optimize the manufacturing lifecycle from design to delivery. Collaborating with engineers and scientists, you will create models and simulations to analyze complex systems and drive data-driven decisions for process optimization. Your role includes designing and optimizing production lines, supporting factories in identifying bottlenecks, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity. By staying abreast of digital transformation trends, come prepared to propose innovative projects and deliver effective solutions to streamline operations, empowering colleagues with tools and insights to accelerate innovation.

• Develop robust data systems by designing and implementing pipelines to efficiently collect, process, and store data from multiple factory sources
• Integrate and analyze data by synthesizing complex datasets to create models and simulations that provide actionable insights into system performance, driving informed decisions for optimization and automation
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather requirements and develop prototypes
• Optimize production lines by designing and establishing digital and automation standards and ensure successful deployment across factories
• Enhance factory operations through thorough system assessments to identify bottlenecks and develop strategic solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Drive digital innovation by engaging with the digital community to explore emerging technologies and propose innovative projects that integrate various components into effective, scalable systems

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial & Systems Engineering or Digital & Automation related field
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, research & development, or manufacturing environment
• 1+ year of experience in digital platforms, including Cloud, IIoT, and analytics/predictive technologies, with a focus on the Microsoft Technology Stack
• 1+ years of experience displaying proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, along with expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization

• Develop robust data systems by designing and implementing pipelines to efficiently collect, process, and store data from multiple factory sources
• Integrate and analyze data by synthesizing complex datasets to create models and simulations that provide actionable insights into system performance, driving informed decisions for optimization and automation
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather requirements and develop prototypes
• Optimize production lines by designing and establishing digital and automation standards and ensure successful deployment across factories
• Enhance factory operations through thorough system assessments to identify bottlenecks and develop strategic solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Drive digital innovation by engaging with the digital community to explore emerging technologies and propose innovative projects that integrate various components into effective, scalable system