DirectorSr. Director, Factory Automation Engineering

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 180000 - 230000

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Niron Magnetics is scaling the worlds first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The companys proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization free of rare earths and other critical materials and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of Americas Top GreenTech Companies for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the Innovation of the Year at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big dare to innovate and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people solve complex problems and leave a legacy Join us.

What youll do

As Director Factory Automation & Controls you will own the end-to-end automation strategy and execution for Nirons magnet manufacturingspanning robotics controls motion vision MES/SCADA and OT infrastructure. You will build and lead a world-class multidisciplinary automation engineering organization standardize our automation architecture across both the Minneapolis Pilot and Sartell MN High Volume facilities and deliver automated robust and scalable production systems that enable Nirons growth.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Standards

Define automation vision and roadmap aligned to scale-up goals.
Establish ISA/IEC standards safety and OT cybersecurity frameworks.

Systems Integration

Integrate automation assets with MES SCADA PLCs and enterprise data systems.
Ensure interoperability and cybersecurity (TLS OPC UA zero-trust).

Lifecycle Management

Own FAT/SAT commissioning CQV and change control.

Team Leadership

Build and lead a multidisciplinary world class automation engineering team.

Program Delivery

Lead greenfield and brownfield automation projects from concept through ramp.

Vendor & CapEx Management

Manage automation OEM partnerships and multi-million-dollar investments.

Continuous Improvement

Apply Lean/Six Sigma and CI methodologies to optimize throughput and reliability.

What Were looking for

15 years in factory automation; 5 years leading engineering teams.
Expertise in robotics PLC/HMI motion control vision systems MES/SCADA.
Strong program management financial acumen and executive communication.
Preferred: MES/SCADA deployment OT cybersecurity greenfield scale-up.
Start-up or scaling a business experience
Maintain a Safety First mindset adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain a clean organized work environment.
Commit to delivering high-quality solutions with a strong customer focus.

Our pay and benefits

We believe great work deserves great support. Heres how we invest in you:

Competitive Salary: $180000$230000 annually based on your experience and impact.
Ownership Opportunity: Equity in Niron through a meaningful stock option grantyour success is our success.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
Mental Health Support: Because your well-being matters just as much as your work.
401(k) with Company Match: Helping you plan for the future while building something big today.
Ample Time Off: Paid vacation sick time and holidays to recharge and reconnect.
A Place to Thrive: Join a high-performing purpose-driven manufacturing environment where innovation and collaboration fuel every day.

Required Experience:

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