Manager Automation Systems Engineering
Job Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Manager of Automation Systems Engineering leads the design development implementation and support of industrial automation and control systems.
This role manages a team of engineers and technicians while driving standardization reliability safety and continuous improvement across 24x7 automated manufacturing or process systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture design and deployment of automation and control systems (PLC HMI SCADA DCS robotics vision systems).
- Define automation standards best practices and system lifecycle strategies.
- Drive modernization initiatives including digitalization IIoT and data integration.
- Ensure systems comply with safety quality and regulatory requirements.
- Manage mentor and develop automation/controls engineers and technicians.
- Set goals conduct performance reviews and support career development.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects and operational support needs.
- Foster a culture of safety collaboration and engineering excellence.
- Lead automation-related capital and improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
- Partner with project managers to define scope schedules budgets and deliverables.
- Manage system integrators OEMs and technology suppliers.
- Review and approve technical documentation FAT/SAT results and change controls.
- Provide escalation support for automation-related production issues.
- Improve system reliability maintainability and uptime.
- Oversee change management backups version control and cybersecurity practices.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Maintenance IT Quality and EHS teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput quality and cost using automation.
- Apply lean manufacturing Six Sigma or similar methodologies where applicable.
- Track KPIs related to system performance downtime and project execution.
- Stay current on emerging automation technologies and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Controls Engineering Automation Engineering or related field.
- 3 years of hire-fire engineering people management experience.
- 8 years industry experience in industrial automation or control systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (e.g. Rockwell Siemens) HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing or process environments.
- Above industry experience must be from highly regulated high-speed automated assembly/processing / manufacturing companies or contract manufacturing e.g. medical devices pharmaceutical automotive or food processing.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and cross-functional teams.
- MS Office e.g. strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint are musts.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) interpersonal and organizational skills all required.
Nice to Have Qualifications
- Masters degree in engineering or engineering management.
- Experience with robotics motion control vision systems or MES integration.
- Knowledge of industry standards (ISA NFPA IEC ISO).
- Experience with regulated industries (e.g. pharma food & beverage chemicals).
- PMP PE or similar professional certification.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Technical leadership and decision-making
- Team development and coaching
- Systems thinking and problem-solving
- Project and vendor management
- Communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Business acumen and continuous improvement mindset
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateThe base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to experience qualifications geographic location education external market data and internal equity.
$146700.00 USD - $201700.00 USDAnnualJob Category
Production EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available
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