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 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 while driving 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 clear, trusted voice for the program in front of leadership. The position provides technical leadership across controls, manufacturing process, and automation engineering; oversees end-to-end project delivery; and works with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align priorities and objectives. The role also guides automation system design, assesses technical and operational risks, communicates program status, identifies continuous-improvement opportunities, evaluates emerging technologies, and develops technical talent and succession depth. The role may be performed at the Solon, Ohio; Hollister, California; or Chandler, Arizona site. Travel expectations depend on the selected site. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing process engineering, including demonstrated program or project leadership, within 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.
Technical depth equivalent to both a controls engineer and a manufacturing process engineer is ideal; candidates with 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.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the voice of the Solon program, setting technical strategy and overall 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 clearly and consistently with stakeholders at all levels to support 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.
Develop technical talent and succession depth within the program team.
Perform additional duties as assigned.