Senior Automation Engineering Manager

Vantedge Medical
Any Location, CT
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Automation Engineering Manager combines deep hands-on automation system design expertise with leadership of an in-house team of approximately nine engineers and technicians. This role owns the automation function's capital planning and cross-functional coordination, serving as the primary interface to Finance, Operations, Commercial, and site leadership for automation investment and prioritization.

What You Will Do

Lead and develop a high-performing automation team, manage a team of automation engineers and technicians, and provide hands-on technical leadership across automation and controls.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be a technically advanced, highly collaborative leader within a regulated medical device and AI data center manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • Engineering or bachelor's degree in a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related)
  • Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in automation and controls engineering
  • Demonstrated people-leadership experience and a collaborative style
  • Experience owning automation capital planning and managing vendor/integrator-supplied projects
  • Working knowledge of applicable machine-safety and electrical standards medical device or other regulated-industry manufacturing experience

Benefits

  • On-site salary
  • 25% travel for production sites, customer meetings, and industry events
  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for manufacturing environments
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