Program Lead (AMT)

Ralliant•Chandler, AZ

5d•$125,160 - $232,440

About The Position

Pacific Scientific EMC is seeking a Program Lead to own the site's automation strategy from program launch through full-scale production. The role leads the automation system design and development team, sets technical direction, and translates program priorities into a technical roadmap with disciplined execution across a cross-functional team. The Program Lead represents the Solon site's interests to stakeholders across the broader organization and serves as a trusted voice for the program in leadership discussions. The position provides technical leadership across controls, manufacturing process, and automation engineering, while managing end-to-end project delivery, including scope, resources, timelines, and risk. It guides automation system design decisions involving controls, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems; supports continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies; and develops technical talent and succession depth. The position may be performed at one of three sites: Solon, Ohio; Hollister, California; or Chandler, Arizona. Travel expectations depend on the hiring site: up to 10% annually from Solon, or up to 50% from Hollister or Chandler to support the Solon program. The role is eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation. The listed salary range is $125,160 to $232,440. Export-control requirements apply; the posting states that U.S. citizens are eligible, and also describes eligibility for U.S. persons or candidates able to collaborate in securing required export authorizations, with ongoing employment dependent on obtaining appropriate authorizations.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing process engineering, including demonstrated program or project leadership, in electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing.
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.
Technical depth equivalent to both a controls engineer and a manufacturing process engineer is ideal; strength in one of these areas plus automation engineering experience will also be considered.
Behavior aligned with the guiding principles: We Win as One Team, We Solve Problems, We Learn by Doing, We Unlock Growth, and We Own Our Future.
The posting states that U.S. citizens are eligible due to U.S. Government contract requirements; it also notes that candidates must be U.S. persons or be prepared to collaborate in obtaining necessary export authorizations, and that ongoing employment depends on securing appropriate authorizations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the voice of the Solon program, setting technical strategy and broader direction for site 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.
Assess technical challenges and operational risks, propose robust 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.