Director of Automation

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Director of Automation
Location: San Antonio TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Position Summary:
The Director of Automation will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Operations team collaborating closely with Maintenance Quality and IT to enhance manufacturing processes implement automation strategies and drive continuous improvements across the organization. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership mentoring and project oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Controls Computer or related field).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls PLC programming motor control centers and automation systems.
Proven expertise in the design installation and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
Strong knowledge of ladder logic electrical schematics NEC codes operator interfaces and AutoCAD.
Experience with controls programming software such as RSLogix Siemens and Schneider.
Proficiency in industrial data communications including ModBus Remote I/O Ethernet and Devicenet.
Exceptional analytical problem-solving organizational and communication skills.
Ability to perform under tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement automation and control strategies in alignment with business objectives.
Assess current manufacturing maintenance and quality operations to identify and execute automation projects that enhance safety quality and productivity.
Provide technical guidance on emerging technologies and trends in automation and manufacturing systems.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for electrical and control systems.
Deliver hands-on troubleshooting and corrective maintenance support while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Coordinate with internal teams and external equipment vendors to ensure successful machine delivery integration and validation.
Recruit train mentor and develop a high-performing engineering and technical team.
Communicate performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations to maintain team excellence.

Skills & Competencies:

Leadership and team development
Automation system design and implementation
PLC programming and industrial controls
Project management and cross-functional collaboration
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Hands-on technical troubleshooting

Title: Director of Automation Location: San Antonio TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Department: Operations Reports To: Vice President of Operations Position Summary: The Director of Automation will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Operations team collaborating clos...

Title: Director of Automation
Location: San Antonio TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Controls Computer or related field).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls PLC programming motor control centers and automation systems.
Proven expertise in the design installation and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
Strong knowledge of ladder logic electrical schematics NEC codes operator interfaces and AutoCAD.
Experience with controls programming software such as RSLogix Siemens and Schneider.
Proficiency in industrial data communications including ModBus Remote I/O Ethernet and Devicenet.
Exceptional analytical problem-solving organizational and communication skills.
Ability to perform under tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement automation and control strategies in alignment with business objectives.
Assess current manufacturing maintenance and quality operations to identify and execute automation projects that enhance safety quality and productivity.
Provide technical guidance on emerging technologies and trends in automation and manufacturing systems.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for electrical and control systems.
Deliver hands-on troubleshooting and corrective maintenance support while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Coordinate with internal teams and external equipment vendors to ensure successful machine delivery integration and validation.
Recruit train mentor and develop a high-performing engineering and technical team.
Communicate performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations to maintain team excellence.