Technical Systems Manager

Are you passionate about automation reliability and bridging the gap between engineering commissioning and operational ownership?

In this role, you’ll support automation run-off and ensure a successful handoff of plant automation from engineering into operations—building robust systems, standards, and maintenance programs that sustain world-class performance over time.

You’ll lead plant network continuous improvement for operational performance and equipment reliability, uplift technical capability across sites, and serve as the technical services lead for serialization automation projects
—from installation support through qualification/verification, reliability planning, and final operational transfer.

Travel Requirements
: 60%

Location
:
Remote Based, near major airport;
Central US preferred due to travel coverage, will consider large southern markets such as Atlanta or Orlando, Miami, Charlotte, etc.

• Partner with Process Engineering to support the development and execution of Cap Ex automation projects.
• Conduct and support pre-installation site assessments
  , including technical skills readiness and infrastructure evaluation.
• Ensure automation projects meet production ramp schedules and achieve budgeted performance objectives.
• Support equipment Qualification & Verification to enable a smooth transition from Engineering installation to Operations ownership.
• Provide technical leadership for process optimization (controls, networking, electrical, and mechanical standards).
• Support deployment of preventive & predictive maintenance programs and spare parts systems.
• Lead programs to monitor and improve Process Reliability metrics (e.g.,
  PPH, MTBF, MTTR
  ) across the network.
• Develop and strengthen in-house maintenance teams
  —capability, processes, and programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Influence and support 3rd-party maintenance management groups to align programs and performance expectations.
• Support plant leadership in understanding reliability drivers,
  cost and utilization impacts, and adoption of new technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement feedback loops to Engineering and suppliers through the ECR process for future equipment and tech.
• Collaborate with Engineering on trials, pilots, and evaluation of new equipment and emerging automation technologies
  .

• Achievement of budgeted savings and capacity expansion targets
• Improved Process Reliability outcomes (PPH, MTBF, MTTR)
• Stronger Network Performance Metrics and sustained equipment reliability
• Successful commissioning, qualification, verification, and operational handoff of serialization equipment

• Internal: Process Engineering, Plant Operations Leadership, ADI & FMS Teams, In-house Maintenance Teams
• External: 3rd Party Management Groups, contractors (fabrication/integration), equipment/PLC/network suppliers

• BS in a technical discipline, electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
• 5+ years in an automation environment with proven skills in PLC
  , controls equipment, and vision systems integration/operation/maintenance
• Cognex (or similar) vision systems
• Yaskawa robotic automation systems
• 5+ years' experience working with Cognex Scanners and Smart Cameras
• Demonstrated plant floor leadership
• Strong track record working in a health & safety conscious environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• Employee Stock Match Program!
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

Base pay range is $$117,000- $160,000 annually

Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.

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