Lead Automation Engineer - Supply Chain
Core
Lead automation workstreams across manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain to convert automation opportunities into scalable deployment patterns and measurable business outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineering leader (supply chain/manufacturing)
Builds
End-to-end automation workstreams, reusable solution patterns for controls/robotics/vision, technical deployment kits, and modular automation playbooks.
Domain
Industrial automation, manufacturing, distribution, and digital supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Automation engineering, controls, robotics, systems integration, manufacturing/process engineering, digital/OT delivery, industrial automation project delivery, PLC/HMI, SCADA, machine vision, robotics, industrial networks, MES/OT connectivity, cross-functional coordination, technical governance, FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, root cause analysis, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Medical device/pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing experience, MES/WMS/WCS, OPC/IIoT, edge connectivity, cybersecurity-by-design, OEE dashboards, digital twins, simulation, AI/ML-enabled inspection, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, GAMP, machine safety, OT cybersecurity certifications.
Technologies
Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, HMI/SCADA, industrial communication protocols, MES, WMS/WCS, historians, OPC/IIoT, edge connectivity, robotics, cobots, AGV/AMR, conveyors, AOI, automated test, packaging, material handling systems.
Responsibilities
Lead automation use-case discovery, prioritization, technical concepting, design reviews, build, commissioning, stabilization, and handover; Own workstream delivery for automation initiatives; Translate process requirements into technical specifications and integration designs; Coordinate internal teams and external integrators; Lead FAT/SAT, risk assessments, and technical readiness reviews; Build modular automation playbooks; Mentor junior engineers; Partner with Finance and operations leaders to track benefits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities