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Overview The Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining HMI and visualization systems used to monitor and control our industrial beef processing sites. This role works closely with PLC and controls engineers to integrate equipment into plant automation systems and improve system performance.   The role is based at our corporate office located approximately 10 minutes from the manufacturing facility, allowing regular collaboration with plant operations.Responsibilities HMI ...read more

Overview The Warehouse Coordinator supports daily activities of materials, movement, handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, shipping, and filling of production orders as well as maintaining inventory. Support empirical’s research and development activities through a hands-on approach for machine development, where machinery is often built, modified, scrapped, re-designed, re-built, and re-modified as part of a continual process of change based on the specific goals and challenges ...read more

Overview Assemble and perform preventative maintenance on company equipment (i.e., pumps, heavy duty block grinders, etc.) in company and customer locations. Assist with all construction duties at plant location. Position will be involved in hands on installation and testing of Research and Development (R&D) equipment associated with production, plant troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.ResponsibilitiesWill assist with all new construction such as core drilling, caulking, framing, pulling, ...read more

Overview The Opportunity Join our IT team as a Network Engineer where you'll architect and maintain the critical infrastructure supporting our multi-site operations.   About the Role This position is 100% on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD facility. The hands-on nature of managing our physical infrastructure, operations, and multi-site connectivity requires your presence on-site.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and optimize our multi-site network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, ...read more

Overview This position is primarily responsible for facilitating/providing the training of hourly and management support employees. Duties will also involve assisting with new hire orientation and equipment specific training, which includes safety and product quality elements. The operations trainer position is responsible for the evaluation of plant training, enhancing the on-boarding process, and the recommendation of the appropriate courses of action to management.ResponsibilitiesEffectively train new ...read more

Overview This position is responsible for handling both raw material and finished product, ensuring both meet acceptable criteria. Maintain accurate tracking and inventories of those materials. Ensure adequate raw material is always available to the production floor, coordinate trailer movement, and communicate with Transportation and Quality Assurance personnel to address any problems. Ensure finished product inventory is available for sales order fulfillment and shipping order ...read more

Overview The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned capital and operational projects within the plant. This is a technical, hands-on role requiring independent judgment across all phases of the project lifecycle — from scope definition and contractor selection through field execution, commissioning, and operational handoff.   The Project Manager owns their projects fully. They are expected to manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality without day-to-day direction, ...read more

Overview Grow your career in industrial automation and controls as a Systems Technician. You'll work with electronic systems, PLCs, and industrial networks that power our operations. This hands-on role offers exposure to automation technology while learning from experienced systems specialists in a manufacturing environment.   Why This Role Matters   You'll support the advanced electronic and control systems that automate our operations. This role provides excellent opportunities to develop specialized ...read more