Project Manager- Industrial Automation

Location: United States (National and International Travel Required)
Reporting to: Automation Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced automation project leader who thrives on delivering complex engineering solutions from concept through commissioning

Were seeking a Project Manager - Industrial Automation to lead the delivery of transformative automation and digital projects across our growing network of medical waste processing facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-impact greenfield and brownfield projects while working with cutting-edge technologies including PLCs SCADA robotics HMI and Industrial IoT platforms.

Youll partner with engineering operations system integrators and technology vendors to create smarter safer and more efficient facilities that support essential healthcare services nationwide.

• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept design and installation through commissioning and optimization.
• Manage project scope schedules budgets resources risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of industrial automation technologies including PLCs SCADA systems robotics HMI applications and IIoT solutions.
• Travel to facilities across the U.S. to support project execution commissioning and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering maintenance and operations teams to deliver practical scalable solutions.
• Manage external system integrators OEMs and technology partners to ensure quality safety and successful delivery.
• Lead technical reviews governance meetings and project workshops.
• Support installation testing troubleshooting and operational handover activities.
• Drive automation standardization digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8 years of experience delivering industrial automation engineering or capital projects.
• Strong experience with PLC and SCADA systems ideally including Siemens Rockwell Automation and/or Schneider Electric platforms.
• Proven success managing automation projects in manufacturing process industries waste management or similarly complex industrial environments.
• Experience managing system integrators OEMs contractors and multi-vendor project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems design principles.
• Hands-on commissioning troubleshooting and startup experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety compliance and risk management requirements.
• Excellent project management stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the United States.
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation sustainability and operational excellence.

Make a meaningful impact in an essential industry that supports healthcare and community safety.

Work with leading-edge automation technologies driving digital transformation across multiple facilities.

Lead high-visibility projects that directly improve operational performance reliability and safety.

Shape the future of automation by helping establish standards best practices and scalable technology solutions across a growing national network.

If youre ready to lead complex automation projects that deliver real-world impact wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the next generation of smart industrial operations.

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