Automation Development Manager

Overview

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Automation Development Manager Position Summary: The Automation Development Manager is the strategic technical leader responsible for defining, developing, and executing the automation strategy across multiple facilities. This will include leading cross-functional teams, directing automation standards and capital strategy to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable solutions to meet our business.

• Develop and champion the multi-year automation roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational efficiency goals, and cost reduction targets
• Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to engineers, technicians, and business leaders to strengthen automation capabilities
• Provide technical leadership on escalated equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process problem resolution across the area of responsibility
• Work closely with internal and external suppliers to ensure components and hardware meet equipment safety, operational and reliability standards
• Ensure equipment adherence is achieved by supporting Engineering Project Managers, Engineers, Equipment OEMs and Integrators during the assessment, procurement, testing, installation, and commissioning phases
• Oversee consistent application of the Standard Operating Procedures regarding automation design specifications and controls standards
• Identification, sourcing, benchmarking and training for emerging automation technologies
• Drive cross-company collaboration with using similar automation equipment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years working with automation systems integration including 3+ years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to set automation strategy and translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions
• Experience standardizing automation platforms, controls architectures, and engineering best practices across multiple sites
• Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies or strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think creatively, drive results, focused on daily tasks, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have a positive attitude
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Familiar with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and control components
• Familiar with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Zebra)
• Familiar with various motion controllers/actuators (ITI, SMC, Robotiq)
• Familiar with Robotics (Fanuc, Yushin, Epson, UR, Collaborative Robots)
• Certifications or licenses
• Experience in a highly regulated medical device industry

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:
Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and…