CELLINK
Automation & Controls Engineering Manager
Georgetown, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
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About the role
- The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can coach engineers, work cross-functionally, and remain close to the equipment, software, and commissioning activities that enable high-performing manufacturing operations.
- Remain hands-on in automation and controls engineering work, including troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, debug, and performance improvement of complex process tools and automation systems.
- Provide technical leadership for advanced conveyor systems, pick-and-place systems, precision material handling, motion control, machine vision, process control, and integrated sensor-based automation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and support a team of automation and controls engineers responsible for design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing automation systems.
- Own automation and controls strategy for new equipment introductions, existing equipment upgrades, and factory expansion initiatives.
- Establish and maintain standards for electrical controls design, control panel engineering, documentation, compliance, revision control, and software change management across replicated tool sets.
- Drive best practices for electrical and software version control to ensure consistency, repeatability, and traceability across large-scale equipment deployments.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of equipment failures, partnering with internal teams and external vendors to implement robust corrective actions.
- Manage vendor relationships related to controls and software design, technical requirements, integration, acceptance testing, commissioning, and issue resolution.
- Build team capability through hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and development of engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Support factory build-out and expansion efforts, including vendor acceptance testing, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and process qualification.
- Partner closely with manufacturing, process engineering, quality, maintenance, software, and operations teams to align automation priorities with production goals.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers or technical teams in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
Skills
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Equal opportunity
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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