Innovation Engineer na Seaboard Foods

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Innovation Engineer I is an entry-level technical position within Seaboard Foods’ Digital Innovation Team, designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to build expertise at the intersection of technology and business. This role offers hands-on experience supporting digital innovation projects, with a focus on learning, developing prototypes, and contributing to small and medium-sized automation, AI, and rapid application development initiatives. Candidates will have the opportunity to grow in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh^® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to learn requirements, understand business needs, and help translate them into practical prototypes and solutions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of proofs of concept, pilots, and solutions focused on automation, workflow optimization, and rapid application development for small to medium-sized projects.
• Participate in technical assessments, solution ideation, and user feedback sessions, continuously growing technical and business knowledge.
• Learn and apply low-code/no-code tools, RPA platforms, AI frameworks, and other relevant technologies to accelerate solution delivery.
• Document solutions, communicate technical concepts in accessible terms, and ensure alignment with business and project goals.
• Support a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the innovation team and across business partners.
• Seek guidance from senior team members and adopt best practices in solution development and project delivery.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• Awareness of technical and business concepts, gained through education or prior experience in roles such as engineer, developer, or analyst.
• Demonstrated willingness and motivation to learn new technologies and business practices quickly.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively in a business context.
• Experience or coursework related to process improvement, digital transformation, or prototype development is a plus.

SCHEDULE

• As needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. 

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.