Automation Project Manager

Project Manager – Automation/Robotics – Hybrid

Jobot Job hosted by:
Drew Fetter

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff to delivery. This role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, manufacturing engineering, or machine design/build environments, and can oversee mechanical design, controls integration, fabrication, assembly, and system implementation activities.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate mechanical design, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and system startup activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans as needed.
• Monitor project costs, margins, labor utilization, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Handle project changes, scope adjustments, and contract‑related discussions.
• Lead regular project review meetings and drive issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
• Experience managing custom machine build, automation, manufacturing, or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, controls, pneumatics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with welding, packaging, assembly, or automated production equipment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and CAD Solid Works.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Approximately 15% travel to customer and supplier facilities as needed.

• Competitive base salary.
• Equity in the company.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Accelerated career growth.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. Qualified candidates will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you submit, is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice, and the Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools. For more details, visit

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, its agents, and contractors. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. For more, visit