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Are you an AUTOMATION ENGINEERING PROFESSINONAL looking for an opportunity to grow and drive next-generation manufacturing technology and process solutions. Our Sidney, OH location has an opening for you as an Automation Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). You will lead robotics and controls engineering teams responsible for researching, developing, designing, and implementing automated manufacturing systems. This role builds the long-term strategy for lights-out manufacturing and drives the research and development of new automated manufacturing technology trends and appropriately integrates the validated technology solutions into our manufacturing facilities of machined components. You'll define the roadmap, lead the team, and deploy automation that fundamentally changes how we manufacture at scale. This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and cross-functional execution to enable next-generation manufacturing capabilities.

As an AMT Automation Manager, You Will:

Leadership & Strategy

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performance robotics and controls engineering team

• Set clear expectations, technical standards, and execution discipline

• Develop talented engineers into technical owners and future leaders

• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement

• Establish long-term automation strategies and build actions plans to mature and deliver the next-generation manufacturing capabilities.

• Partner with advanced manufacturing engineering product, design, quality, IT, and operations teams to align automation strategy with business goals

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Set standards for controls architecture, robotics integration, safety, and system scalability

• Evaluate, select, and partner with automation vendors, integrators, and technology providers

• Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Project Management

• Manage multiple capital automation projects from concept through implementation

• Develop project requirements, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans

• Coordinate internal teams and external system integrators

• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field)

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or controls engineering

• 2+ years of people or technical leadership experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse work groups to facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Strong experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc) and control systems for machine tending and material handling

• Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell Compact Logix and PanelView platforms or equivalent)

• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (ISO, RIA, NFPA 79, IEC, CE)

• Ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.

• Ability to travel up to 5-10%.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

• 10+ years of experience in advanced or high-volume manufacturing environments

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (controls, robotics, vision, electrical, mechanical)

• Capital project management experience ($1M+ automation projects)

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP certification

• Experience working with external OEMs and system integrators globally

• Expertise in in-process gaging or closed-loop machining control

• Experience with SCADA, MES, or Industry 4.0 / IIoT solutions

• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (MIR or equivalent)

• Experience with Machine Vision systems for inspection or robot guidance

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.