Automation Manager - Sterling Engineering
Fox River Grove, IL
About the Job
Title: Automation Manager
Location: Fox River Grove, IL
Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $180k - $210k + Bonus
Job Summary:
We have an opening for an Automation Manager to lead our in-house high-speed automation department. The ideal candidate will possess both strong technical knowledge and an ability to lead teams.
Job Duties:
- Oversee the design of automation for a variety of products and assemblies using knowledge of electronic controls, pneumatic actuators, mechanical systems, and operator interfaces.
- Oversee the development of new automation concepts/specifications or make improvements to existing products with input from a number of sources (i.e., manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, marketing, etc.).
- Guide the design effort in creating prototype and production drawings.
- Oversee setting, implementing and maintaining work schedules to ensure project completion.
- Observe work and performance of machine builders and design engineers. Help resolve any obstacles or issues.
- Recommend or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.
- Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in design engineering or related field.
- 5+ years supervisory or leadership experience.
- 7+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead teams, effectively communicate priorities and drive projects forward.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : Sterling Engineering