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Smart Factory Project Manager

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $75,450–$75,450🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Delivering sheet metal processing equipment and large non-standard automation systems from purchase order to customer sign-off, ensuring proper installation at customer facilities.

Role type

Senior IC Smart Factory Automation Project Manager

Builds

Sheet metal processing equipment and large non-standard automation systems

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Automated production systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, problem solving, organizational skills, stakeholder coordination, change request management, travel logistics, technical system installation oversight

Preferred skills

Experience in construction environment or automated production system environment, Project Management training

Technologies

Lasers, machine tools, EUV, electronics

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor installation projects of large non-standard automation systems; Guide customers through the entire installation process from pre-install site visit to system acceptance; Create detailed project timelines defining activities, responsibilities, and milestones; Establish regular coordination meetings with stakeholders to address conflicts; Travel to pre-installation sites to ensure compliance with installation requirements; Support system installation on-site as liaison between customer and organization; Facilitate customer change requests and communicate impacts on scope and schedule; Provide regular feedback to Engineering and Production Departments.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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