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Ormco Director, Automation/Controls (Pomona, CA)

United States of America, California, PomonaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic leadership for automation, controls engineering, robotics, and industrial digitalization supporting Spark aligners, orthodontic wire, and bracket manufacturing.

Role type

Director of Automation & Controls (Strategic Leadership)

Builds

Scalable, validated, and compliant automation solutions for global manufacturing operations

Domain

Medical Device Manufacturing (Orthodontics) + Industrial Automation

Required skills

Team leadership, automation strategy, capital project execution, FDA/ISO compliance, process validation, supplier management, budget management, ROI analysis

Preferred skills

Complex machine control systems design, Vision Inspection (Cognex), PC programming (C#, .NET), PLC controls (Allen Bradley), HMI (Rockwell, Ignition), CNC/3D prototyping knowledge

Technologies

PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Vision, Laser, Cognex VisionPro, InSight, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FactoryTalk, Ignition, C#, .NET

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor automation/controls engineers; Develop automation roadmap for wire/bracket production; Oversee programming of PLC/HMI/Robotics/Vision systems; Manage capital projects and automation investment portfolios; Ensure compliance with FDA/ISO regulations; Optimize supply chain for automation components.

Seniority

Director, Strategic Leadership & Team Management