Automation Supervisor

About the role

Build Teams. Drive the Future. As Automation Supervisor, you’ll lead, coach, and develop a team of automation and electrical design professionals. You’ll foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, establish meaningful team metrics and performance expectations, and support employee growth through mentoring and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of automation and electrical design professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish meaningful team metrics and performance expectations
• Support employee growth through mentoring and development opportunities
• Provide technical guidance in PLC/HMI programming, process control, CAD systems, and automation technologies
• Serve as a key connection between Engineering and Service teams
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and templates to improve quality and consistency
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency
• Facilitate process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and other departments to deliver successful customer solutions
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences
• Help ensure seamless integration between automation, electrical, and mechanical systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience
• Proven leadership experience within an engineering or automation environment
• Strong understanding of PLC/HMI development platforms and process control systems
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet critical project deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms and related automation software
• Familiarity with CAD systems and engineering workflows
• Experience with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, power distribution, and control panel design

Skills

• Technical leadership in PLC/HMI programming, process control, CAD systems, and automation technologies
• Process improvement through SOPs, work instructions, and template development
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and other departments
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), Roth retirement, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, critical illness and accident insurance, and PPE reimbursement
• Hybrid work flexibility for the right candidate
• Opportunity to lead a growing and evolving automation team
• Collaborative, team-focused culture
• Meaningful work that directly impacts customers and company success
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Pay

$98,000.00 Annually to $135,000.00 Annually Annually