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Automation Manager

2 months ago

Downers Grove, United States KnowHireMatch Full time

Automation Manager


Join a leading global food and beverage manufacturer with an extensive network of 49 facilities worldwide as a Controls Engineer specializing in automated systems. This role is based at our flagship North American facility in the Western suburbs of Chicago. This position has opened due to company expansion, offering a unique opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

  • Lead a team of control engineers, overseeing all aspects of control systems and automation projects. Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations to ensure the team meets and exceeds project goals.
  • Take charge of complex automation projects from inception through completion, managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively. Collaborate with senior management to align projects with the company’s strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategies for the integration and optimization of control systems across multiple production lines, ensuring they align with the company’s long-term goals.
  • Work closely with other department leaders, including production, maintenance, and quality, to ensure cohesive operations and to drive continuous improvements in automation and control systems.
  • Oversee the integration of new technologies into existing control systems, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal operational disruption.
  • Identify and drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of control systems, with a focus on reducing downtime, improving reliability, and increasing production capacity.
  • Provide high-level technical support and direction to the engineering team, troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring that all systems operate at peak efficiency.
  • Ensure that all control systems and automation processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining thorough documentation and records.

What You’ll Need:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years in a managerial role within controls engineering or automation, with a proven track record of leading successful teams.
  • Advanced knowledge in PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, and control system integration, with deep experience in Allen Bradley systems, robotics, and ladder logic.
  • Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for control systems that align with business objectives.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across various teams and levels of the organization.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead the team through complex technical challenges.
  • Flexibility to travel as needed, up to 40%, to oversee and support projects at different company locations.

Ready to advance your career in a thriving, growth-oriented environment? Apply today and become an integral part of our team