Role OverviewThe 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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