Program Lead (AMT)

Ralliant•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Pacific Scientific EMC is seeking a Program Lead to own the site's automation strategy from launch through full-scale production. The role leads the system design and development team, establishes technical direction, and translates program priorities into a technical roadmap with disciplined cross-functional execution. The Program Lead represents the Solon site's interests across the broader organization and serves as a trusted point of contact for program stakeholders and leadership. The role provides technical leadership across controls, manufacturing process, and automation engineering, while managing end-to-end program delivery. The successful candidate will combine technical depth with program management discipline, stakeholder communication, and the ability to develop technical talent. The role may be based in Solon, Ohio; Hollister, California; or Chandler, Arizona. Travel is up to 10% annually for a Solon-based hire, or up to 50% for a Hollister- or Chandler-based hire to support the Solon program. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing process engineering, including demonstrated program or project leadership, in an electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environment.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
Strong knowledge of automation system fundamentals, including controls, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems.
Demonstrated program or project management experience, including planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and end-to-end execution.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence technical and operational decisions.
Experience in electronics systems engineering, gained in industries such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
U.S. citizenship is required due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
Behavior aligned with the company's guiding principles: We Win as One Team, We Solve Problems, We Learn by Doing, We Unlock Growth, and We Own Our Future.

Nice To Haves

Technical depth equivalent to both a controls engineer and a manufacturing process engineer is ideal; candidates strong in one of these areas with automation engineering experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as the voice of the Solon program and set technical strategy and direction for the site's automation initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop the automation system design and development team.
Manage end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, resource planning, timelines, and risk mitigation.
Provide technical leadership across controls, manufacturing process, and automation engineering disciplines.
Assess technical challenges and operational risks, propose solutions, and ensure disciplined execution through completion.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align priorities and program objectives.
Communicate consistently with stakeholders at all levels to ensure program transparency and timely decision-making.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive adoption of new tools, systems, or approaches.
Guide automation system design decisions involving controls, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems.
Represent the Solon program in planning and roadmap discussions with other sites and senior leadership.
Build organizational capability by developing technical talent and succession depth within the program team.
Perform additional duties as assigned.