Advanced Automation Engineering Manager
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States or Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Lead automation strategy across global NPI programs and production ramp for HSIO Overpass Solutions; own automation roadmap; partner with product engineering, NPI, process engineering, tooling, quality, operations, suppliers and manufacturing sites to identify automation opportunities, define automation architecture, influence product and fixture design and scale solutions from concept through production ramp. Drive standardization of automation platforms, equipment documentation, spare parts strategy, maintenance plans, training materials and process control methods across regions. Manage multiple concurrent automation initiatives, develop metrics for automation readiness and performance, mentor engineers and technicians, and travel 25-50% to support global deployment and ramp.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus for leadership and global coordination
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, process development, NPI, equipment deployment or related technical leadership role.
- Experience in high-speed interconnects, connectors, cable assemblies, backplane systems or precision electromechanical products strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing or deploying automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability, Design for Automation, Design for Test, FMEA, process validation and manufacturing-readiness practices.
- Experience in preparing automation equipment specifications and working with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, HMI/SCADA systems, sensors, pneumatics, actuators, barcode readers, inspection systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation and production ramp of automation equipment.
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships, evaluate tradeoffs and make data-driven recommendations.
- Well organized and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional, geographically dispersed and culturally diverse engineering, quality, manufacturing, vendor and customer teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels, from manufacturing floor to executive leadership.
- Willingness to travel globally to support equipment development, supplier reviews, factory readiness, deployment and production ramp; estimated travel requirement 25-50% depending on program phase.
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