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Banner Engineering

Sr. Engineering Manager

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$146K - $212K/yr

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer ... Managing resource allocation and planning for future needs. * Serving as a technical liaison to ...

Banner Engineering

Sr. Engineering Manager

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$146K - $212K/hr

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer ... Managing resource allocation and planning for future needs. * Serving as a technical liaison to ...

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How much do automation engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation engineering manager in Chaska, MN is $148,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,000.00 and $171,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automation engineering manager do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automation engineering manager?

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.

What are some typical challenges faced by automation engineering managers in their day-to-day work?

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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Infographic showing various Automation Engineering Manager job openings in Chaska, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,022 per year, or $71.2 per hour.

Sr. Engineering Manager

Banner Engineering

Plymouth, MN • On-site

$146K - $212K/yr

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Why Work at Banner?
For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.
Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.
Pay and Benefits
Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:
  • 401(k) with match
  • Student Loan 401(k) match program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
  • Flexible work hours
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $146,829 - $212,616.00
*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for making authoritative decisions and recommendations that have significant impact on extensive engineering activities of the business unit, and for coaching managers to do the same. Individuals at this level demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering complexities, planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance.
This position reports to the VP - Lighting and Display Technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively to drive development and engineering projects, developing future leaders, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Providing overall supervision to department to assure that technical, administrative, labor, and schedule targets of department are met within framework of established corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional standards, design-control procedures, and corporate procedures and guidelines.
  • Planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importance. Collaborating with the commercial side of the business to prioritize work and allocate resources.
  • Negotiating critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations.
  • Assisting executives and/or directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.
  • Developing guidelines, processes, and procedures for an assigned functional area.
  • Managing resource allocation and planning for future needs.
  • Serving as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to their field of expertise.
  • Interacting with sales personnel and customers and responding to their needs.
  • Adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
  • Resolving critical issues and contributing to organizational development.
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • Broad knowledge of the field
  • Proven strong leadership skills

Preferred
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Experience in Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for a team of employees and is responsible for hiring, training, evaluating performance, managing workloads, and addressing disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies, along with team development and retention.

What to Expect at Work
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
  • Sit for up to 8 hours per day
  • Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
  • Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
  • Required to talk or hear frequently

Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Corporate office environment - indoor and climate-controlled

Core Values
Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions - Every Day
If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you'll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.
Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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