Automation Engineer Manager
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Insight Global is hiring an Automation Engineer Manager. Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager to lead a team of Automation Technicians and support automation projects. This role involves coordinating project activities, developing training plans, and providing daily leadership and technical support. The manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime, reduce downtime, and improve system reliability. They will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to prioritize projects and resolve issues.
Key focus areas include Lead a team of Automation Technicians, Support automation projects across production operations, and Coordinate project activities with Automation Engineers.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor’s In Engineering Science, 7+ Years Automation Experience, and 5+ Years PLC Programming Experience. Important skills include Leadership Experience, Communication Skills, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI Software Programming, and Designing Machines.
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Insight Global is looking for an Automation Engineering Manager to lead a team of Automation Technicians and support automation projects across production operations. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities with Automation Engineers, developing training plans, and providing day-to-day leadership and technical support. The manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment uptime, reducing downtime, and improving overall system reliability. They will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to prioritize projects, resolve issues, and ensure operational goals are met. Strong leadership experience and excellent communication skills are required.
Compensation: 120k-130k
Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in Engineering Science.
• 7+ years of experience within automation, manufacturing, or controls.
• 5+ years of experience with PLC programming & troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred) and HMI software programming (Factory Talk or Ignition preferred).
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, & programming machines/robots (FANUC preferred).
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience. Preferred:
• Project Management experience.
• Experience working with cobots.
• Familiarity with ultrasonic welding and plastics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
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