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MSD

Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

West Point, PA · On-site

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Schwans

Electrical & Automation Manager

Florence, KY · On-site

$93K - $154K/yr

We're looking for a skilled Electrical & Automation Manager to lead automation initiatives at our frozen pizza manufacturing facility in Florence, KY . In this key role, you'll oversee the ...

Weiss-Aug MedPharma

Automation Manager

Fairfield, NJ · Hybrid

$130K - $150K/yr

Description Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation Be part of a ... Project Manager for Automation build projects. * Is involved in all new Engineering Automation ...

Weiss-Aug Group

Automation Manager

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced ... Project Manager for Automation build projects. * Is involved in all new Engineering Automation ...

Jeld-Wen, Inc.

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Garland, TX · On-site

$84K - $108K/yr

Purpose of the Role Under the general supervision of the Garland Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Automation Engineer will implement and lead multiple capital automation projects . This candidate ...

Jeld-Wen Inc.

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Garland, TX · On-site

$84K - $108K/yr

Purpose of the Role Under the general supervision of the Garland Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Automation Engineer will implement and lead multiple capital automation projects . This candidate ...

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Automation Engineering Manager

Livermore, CA • On-site

Ferrotec Usa
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

The Automation Manageris responsible forproviding technical leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management for a multidisciplinary automation team supporting advanced manufacturing systems.

This role oversees the development, integration, and lifecycle management of high-voltage power supply systems, electronics controller firmware, and C#-based control software for next-generation equipment.

The Automation Manager leads software and controls engineering efforts usingRSLogixfor Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based control platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions. In addition, this role directs robotics automation for semiconductor wafer handling and processing, driving high reliability, precision, and safety in cleanroom environments.

The Automation Manager aligns technical execution with businessobjectives, mentors engineering teams, and ensures compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best practices in semiconductor manufacturing automation.

Achievement ofobjectivesmust include anoverridingcommitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Technical Experience

  • Very strongmechanical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand assembly drawings and P&ID's.
  • Familiarity with ultra-low pressure vacuum systems and vacuum measurement is highly desired.
  • Solid foundation in basic electronics, passive components, NPN/PNP switches, as well as electrical power distribution, transformers, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
  • Competence and confidence to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits using schematics and DMM.
  • Possess an aptitude to acquirenew technical knowledge organically and a desire for lifelong learning.

Managerial Experience

  • Haveparticipatedin and led automation (or other engineering) projects throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with engineering processes, including document control procedures, and source code control, like Git.
  • Experience leading and motivating individual contributors, maximizing their unique strengths, and mentoring where needed to drive continuous improvement.
  • Recognize when progress has slowed and help guide subordinates towards solutions to difficult and complex problems.
  • Maintain internal project schedules and employee priorities to ensure on-time revenue recognition and favorable meshing with other production and development teams.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management's sole discretion

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

  • Minimum, seven to fifteen years of hands-on engineering software development experience with industrial control systems, factory automation, and/or embedded control systems. Highproficiencywith Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, HMI scripting, HMIgraphicsand animation.
  • Experience with industrial automation hardware, such as PLC's, field bus networks, I/O modules, communications modules, as well as servo and stepper motion control subsystems.
  • Microprocessors, digital signal processing, and board-level software. Familiarity with I2C, SPI, and RS-232 communications.Embedded C language programming under a real-time operating system.
  • Desktop applications development with Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework, Win Forms, and WPF.

PreferredSkills:

  • Knowledge of T-SQL, ADO.NET, LINQ, and Power Shellhighlydesired.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.

Ferrotec is proud to offer a Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off, Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year. Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes are available to all employees & family members and Much More!

We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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