Manufacturing Automation Manager (Shakopee, MN- Onsite)

KEB AMERICA INC•Shakopee, MN

6d•$100,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

KEB is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Manager as our company continues to grow! The Manufacturing Automation Manager plays a key role in supporting and guiding the Manufacturing Automation Team. This position is hands-on and highly collaborative, working with advanced technologies to monitor, control, and improve production processes. The role will assist in designing, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery and systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and reliable execution of manufacturing tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with controls focus preferably
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering or related industrial automation environments.
Experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation and continuous improvement.
Ability to coach, train others, delegate tasks.
Experience implementing automation and robotic equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and programming skills involving PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, robots, and other automation equipment.
Working knowledge of C# or similar programming languages.
Experience with Solidworks and other CAD software.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor employees, and collaborate effectively across various departments.
Expertise in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, robotics, and Industry technologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead automation strategy, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of PLC programming, motion control, robotics, machine vision systems, and industrial networking.
Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and successfully implement solutions that improve operational performance.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong project planning, budgeting, and resource management capabilities.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Experience with CAD software and engineering design principles.
Results-driven with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
Purchase equipment, materials, or parts
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Ability to apply leadership skills for future team department growth
Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
Perform other duties as required or assigned