Automation Engineering Manager

Armtec Defense Technologies
Coachella, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Automation Engineering Manager leads and manages a team of engineers in the development, implementation, and optimization of automated systems and solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role oversees all aspects of automation projects, from initial concept and feasibility through design, validation, and successful deployment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

What You Will Do

Maintain strong working relationships with production supervisors, quality teams, and production employees. Regularly communicate technical activity status to program teams, leadership, and engineering peers within customer organizations. Report project status, challenges, and progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Automation Engineering Manager will leverage expertise in PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking. Experience working with automation integrators or in cross-functional automation projects is highly valued.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or a related technical field
  • 5 years of experience in automation or system integration
  • ISA/SCIA or OEM certifications a plus
  • Dependable, responsible, and accurate
  • Ability to deal with people effectively
  • Strong oral and written presentation skills, and computer skills
  • Good financial aptitude

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
  • Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parent Leave Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition Assistance
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