Automation Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)
Core
Lead robotics and controls engineering teams to research, develop, and implement automated manufacturing systems for HVACR components, driving lights-out manufacturing strategies.
Role type
Senior IC Automation Manager (Advanced Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems, robotics integration, and controls architecture for HVACR component production
Domain
Advanced Manufacturing / HVACR / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Industrial robotics (Fanuc), PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell Compact Logix), Controls architecture, Project management, Team leadership, Safety standards (ISO/RIA/NFPA)
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PMP, SCADA/MES/IIoT, Machine Vision, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Capital project management ($1M+)
Technologies
Fanuc, Rockwell Compact Logix, PanelView, SCADA, MES, Industry 4.0
Responsibilities
Build and scale high-performance robotics and controls engineering teams; Set standards for controls architecture, robotics integration, and safety; Manage multiple capital automation projects from concept through implementation; Partner with product, design, quality, IT, and operations teams to align automation strategy with business goals; Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma); Evaluate and select automation vendors and technology providers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
