Equipment Automation Manager

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Company Overview

Benefits

EEO Statement

Agency Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Automation Equipment Design and Develop:

• Lead and support automation equipment projects from concept, design, build, and validation through installation and production release.
• Design and develop custom automation systems and stations, including pick-and-place equipment, multi-axis systems, material handling, forming, welding, soldering, and laser-based processes.
• Cook up project activities across cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, vision, stamping, molding, product engineering, plant production, quality, and suppliers.
• Develop and review 2D and 3D CAD designs, layouts, and technical documentation for automation equipment and tooling.
• Support testing, debugging, and validation of automation systems to ensure performance, safety, and quality requirements are met.

Commissioning Of Equipment:

• Participate in equipment FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-up, including on-site support as needed.
• Track project progress, schedules, risks, and deliverables; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure automation designs comply with safety standards, engineering guidelines, and PPV best practices.

Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations to define technical requirements and supplier specifications.
• Build a equipment engineering team focusing on automation expertise.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management:
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvement, and quality enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience supporting automation or manufacturing equipment projects.
• Hands-on experience with custom automation equipment, robotics, or special purpose machinery.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools for equipment design and layout.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, project-based environment.
• Experience managing automation projects from concept through production release.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, motion systems, servos, robotics, or vision systems.
• Experience working with external equipment vendors and system integrators.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methods.
• Experience supporting high-volume or precision manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Renewable energy or solar PV industry experience.