Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise technology delivery; automation; engineering operations; portfolio management; people management; intake/prioritization ; budget, workforce, vendor ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise technology delivery; automation; engineering operations; portfolio management; people management; intake/prioritization ; budget, workforce, vendor ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
PTO
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise technology delivery; automation; engineering operations; portfolio management; people management; intake/prioritization; budget, workforce, vendor ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise technology delivery; automation; engineering operations; portfolio management; people management; intake/prioritization; budget, workforce, vendor ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
Manage automation capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk ... Establish automation engineering standards, documentation, programming standards, and preventive ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
Manage automation capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk ... Establish automation engineering standards, documentation, programming standards, and preventive ...
New
$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
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$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
Malta, IL · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
Malta, IL · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional ... Vision-Guided Automation: Develop and optimize high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place systems ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$168.75 - $281.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high‑performance culture, and supporting ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$168.75 - $281.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high‑performance culture, and supporting ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Lead, develop, and scale a team of approximately 14 detection and automation engineers and one manager, building leadership capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting continued ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
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Retirement
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Key Automation Engineering Responsibilities: * Partner with regional sales teams and customers to ... Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. * Willingness to travel up to 50-75 ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site +1
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Key Automation Engineering Responsibilities: * Partner with regional sales teams and customers to ... Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. * Willingness to travel up to 50-75 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
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Life
Retirement
PTO
... change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems ... dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
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... change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems ... dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$90K - $130K/yr
At Wesa Automation, we provide state-of-the-art engineering, automation, and controls integration ... Work with project managers and engineering manager to schedule and prioritize tasks What you will ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$90K - $130K/yr
At Wesa Automation, we provide state-of-the-art engineering, automation, and controls integration ... Work with project managers and engineering manager to schedule and prioritize tasks What you will ...
Monee, IL · On-site
$100K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
PTO
Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams tooptimizematerial handling systems and deliver ...
Monee, IL · On-site
$100K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams tooptimizematerial handling systems and deliver ...
Monee, IL · On-site
$100K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver ...
Monee, IL · On-site
$100K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver ...
Elwood, IL · On-site
$41.15 - $54.60/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Automation/Engineering preferred or two (2) years of experience in related area * Experience in a ... management and safety enhancements. * Follow verbal and written directions as well as work orders ...
Elwood, IL · On-site
$41.15 - $54.60/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Automation/Engineering preferred or two (2) years of experience in related area * Experience in a ... management and safety enhancements. * Follow verbal and written directions as well as work orders ...
Elwood, IL · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
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Life
Retirement
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We live and breathe automation. We - more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 ... WHAT YOU GET TO DO As a Shift Engineering Manager, you will be part of a team that works to ...
Elwood, IL · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
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Life
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We live and breathe automation. We - more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 ... WHAT YOU GET TO DO As a Shift Engineering Manager, you will be part of a team that works to ...
... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
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... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
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... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
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... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
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... n and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals ... We are seeking an Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team ...
$89.2K - $96.8K
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$104.3K - $111.8K
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An Automation Engineering Manager oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of automated systems in manufacturing or software development. They lead a team of engineers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity through automation technologies. Responsibilities include project management, system integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with other departments to align automation strategies with company goals. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.
An Automation Engineering Manager should have a strong background in automation technologies, process improvement, project management, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, robotics, industrial control systems, and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma is often required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and foster cross-functional collaboration. These capabilities are essential for delivering efficient automation solutions, ensuring project success, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
Automation Engineering Managers often balance multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring high quality and compliance with industry standards. A common challenge is integrating new automation technologies with existing systems, which requires careful planning and troubleshooting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including operations, IT, and maintenance—is crucial for aligning technical solutions with business goals. Additionally, staying current with emerging automation trends and training team members on new tools is a key part of the role, helping drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
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$120K - $130K/yr
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