Equipment Automation Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Equipment Automation Manager with expertise in implementing equipment automation projects in a Lean Manufacturing environment to lead and build a team to support the design, development, and deployment of custom automation equipment for PPV eBOS manufacturing factories. This role is responsible for driving automation projects from concept through commissioning, working closely with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, quality, and global manufacturing teams. The Equipment Automation Manager plays a key role in ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, scalable, and aligned with PPV manufacturing and product requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience supporting automation or manufacturing equipment projects.
- Hands on experience with custom automation equipment, robotics, or special purpose machinery.
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools for equipment design and layout.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work in a cross functional, project based environment.
- Experience managing automation projects from concept through production release.
- Exposure to PLC controlled equipment, motion systems, servos, robotics, or vision systems.
- Experience working with external equipment vendors and system integrators.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methods.
- Experience supporting high volume or precision manufacturing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Renewable energy or solar PV industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support automation equipment projects from concept, design, build, and validation through installation and production release.
- Design and develop custom automation systems and stations, including pick‑and‑place equipment, multi‑axis systems, material handling, forming, welding, soldering, and laser‑based processes.
- Coordinate project activities across cross‑functional teams including mechanical, electrical, vision, stamping, molding, product engineering, plant production, quality, and suppliers.
- Develop and review 2D and 3D CAD designs, layouts, and technical documentation for automation equipment and tooling.
- Support testing, debugging, and validation of automation systems to ensure performance, safety, and quality requirements are met.
- Participate in equipment FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production ramp‑up, including on‑site support as needed.
- Track project progress, schedules, risks, and deliverables; communicate status to stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and equipment reliability.
- Ensure automation designs comply with safety standards, engineering guidelines, and PPV best practices.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations to define technical requirements and supplier specifications.
- Build a equipment engineering team focusing on automation expertise.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvement, and quality enhancements.
Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
