Automation Manager
Core
Plans, organizes, and directs the Automation engineering department to meet company objectives, focusing on leadership, functional management, and technical oversight.
Role type
Automation Manager (Engineering Department Lead)
Builds
Automation equipment products, processes, and systems for internal and external customers
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering / Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical Engineering, team recruitment and retention, employee development and mentoring, performance management, business strategy alignment, cost management, project management, technical design and development oversight, process re-engineering, engineering calculations and specifications
Preferred skills
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, project management experience
Technologies
Engineering design tools, process analysis tools, project management tools
Responsibilities
Recruit, interview, and hire team members for the Automation Engineering Department; Create and manage succession plans for Automation Engineering functions; Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs for design and development activities; Analyze technology trends, human resources needs, and market demand to plan projects; Determine and establish specifications through engineering calculations and layouts; Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
