Senior Automation Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Automation Engineer role at Marmon Holdings, Inc.

The Marmon Group LLC is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will lead and execute best‑in‑class automation strategies for our Transportation Products Group across multiple facilities.

• Lead three or more simultaneous projects.
• Travel for short‑term business trips and longer‑term implementations.
• Use process and LEAN skills to build project scopes that improve factory processes and optimize KPIs.
• Map existing factory processes; educate businesses on bottlenecks and propose future states aligned with business growth and investment goals.
• Own responsibility for technical project leadership and serve as the technical expert.
• Lead junior engineers for technical problem‑solving as needed.
• Use engineering skill and subject‑matter experts to deliver automation solutions.
• Spearhead technology research for state‑of‑the‑art processes and designs.
• Work across multiple facilities with separate stakeholder teams and processes.
• Collaborate with project managers to set and manage goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Communicate project status to management.
• Build payback models and assist in writing capital requests.
• Apply the existing Marmon automation implementation process to guide workflow.
• Update and improve Marmon processes as you learn.
• Mentor and guide others; leadership opportunities available if desired.
• Attend trade shows and vendor visits to stay informed about current state‑of‑the‑art technologies and implementation strategies.
• Teach and mentor businesses to continue executing projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Project Management/Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in Operations, Process Engineering, LEAN, Automation, or similar.
• Comfortable in ambiguous situations with unclear requirements.
• Experience working in factory environments; shop floor experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.
• 50% domestic travel.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

–

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to  and include the title and location of the position.