Manager, Automation Engineering

Milacron is looking for a Manager, Automation Engineering & Integrated Systems to join our team in Batavia, OH
. In this position, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Milacron's automation engineering capabilities, supporting customer automation solutions, and driving integrated automation projects from concept through implementation.

• Lead the technical strategy, development, and execution of automation and integrated systems projects.
• Build and expand Milacron's automation engineering capability in partnership with the Automation Product Manager.
• Support automation quotations, scope development, customer requirements, and solution design activities.
• Evaluate automation suppliers, robotics partners, and system integration technologies.
• Develop innovative automation concepts and customized customer solutions.
• Establish engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices for automation projects.
• Lead customer technical reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and project execution support activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop automation engineering talent while helping build a growing team.
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering, Applications Engineering, Service, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Direct the technical approach of the automation group and develop system interfaces for automation applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields required. Engineering degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in automation, robotics, controls, capital equipment, or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience with robotics integration and manufacturing automation systems.
• Strong customer-facing communication, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms preferred.
• Experience supporting quotations, proposal development, and capital project estimating preferred.
• Greenfield facility startup or automation capability buildout experience preferred.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, packaging, automotive, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working with service teams on automation training, commissioning, or customer support preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-30%.

Reports To: Sr. Director, Production Engineering