Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Automation

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Westerville, OH seeks a Senior Automation leader to own the STL automation roadmap and manufacturing technology strategy. You will identify, evaluate, and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity while aligning with long-term growth plans.

You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to define requirements, justify capital investments, and drive standardization across facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation technologies, robotics, controls systems, vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience developing automation strategies, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
• Proven ability to implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Expertise in automation business case development, capital justification, and ROI analysis.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, conveyor systems, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Experience with manufacturing controls architectures, PLC platforms, HMI systems, SCADA systems, and factory connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0, connected factory initiatives, MES integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading automation equipment selection, supplier evaluation, and system integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Own automation and manufacturing technology roadmap for STL and align with production flow and capacity requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation opportunities across machining, assembly, testing, and material handling.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for automation investments.
• Define automation requirements for new production cells and processes; support integration and commissioning.
• Partner with Operations and Business leadership on technology investment strategies.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Controls systems

Vision systems

Industrial networking

ROI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

8-12+ years in industrial automation

Tools

PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA

Automation project lifecycle

Job description

Job Description Purpose

Own the automation, manufacturing technology, and digital factory roadmap for STL. Responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and scaling automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance while supporting future growth and operational scalability. Aligns automation strategy, manufacturing technology deployment, and production system integration.

Near‑Term Focus (Startup & Ramp)

• Develop STL automation strategy and deployment roadmap.
• Evaluate automation opportunities across machining, brazing, assembly, testing, and material movement.
• Support automation equipment selection and supplier engagement.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for automation investments.
• Define automation requirements for new production cells and manufacturing processes.
• Support controls integration, system validation, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure automation aligns with production flow and capacity requirements.
• Support connected factory and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Establish automation standards and technology architecture for STL.

Long‑Term Focus (Technology & Automation Strategy)

• Own long-term STL automation and manufacturing technology roadmap.
• Lead future automation expansion projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and labor efficiency through automation.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, robotics, controls, vision systems, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Develop automated material handling and factory connectivity strategies.
• Standardize automation technologies and deployment methodologies.
• Support replication of successful manufacturing technologies across future facilities when applicable.
• Partner with Operations and Business leadership on technology investment strategies.
• Ensure STL remains aligned with industry best practices and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation technologies, robotics, controls systems, vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience developing automation strategies, technology roadmaps, and manufacturing modernization initiatives.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Expertise in automation business case development, capital justification, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, conveyor systems, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Experience with manufacturing controls architectures, PLC platforms, HMI systems, SCADA systems, and factory connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 principles, connected factory technologies, IIoT platforms, and digital manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading automation equipment selection, supplier evaluation, and system integration activities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing system validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup support processes.
• Ability to define automation requirements for machining, assembly, brazing, testing, packaging, and material movement operations.
• Experience standardizing automation technologies, deployment methodologies, and technical governance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Information Technology, and Supply Chain teams.
• Proficient in project management and execution of complex capital and technology deployment projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with suppliers, plant leadership, and executive teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-12+ years of experience in industrial automation, advanced manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, robotics, manufacturing technology deployment, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing automation solutions within manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading automation equipment selection, controls integration, factory commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial robotics, machine vision systems, motion control systems, safety systems, PLC programming platforms, and industrial communications networks.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, connected factory initiatives, manufacturing data systems, MES integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency with automation system architecture, controls design review, electrical schematics, and automation project lifecycle management.
• Experience developing automation business cases, capital project justifications, and technology investment roadmaps.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, warehouse automation, and factory logistics technologies preferred.
• Experience working with automation integrators, OEM suppliers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams on complex capital projects.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, PMP, Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or equivalent professional certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated success deploying scalable manufacturing technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational performance.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High‑Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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