Automation & Controls Engineering Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Relocation support

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Lead in Cudahy, Wisconsin. This role emphasizes the execution of automation strategies and driving digital transformation in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, alongside proven leadership in developing engineering teams. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for significant impact on plant performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering within high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience implementing advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA and industrial network expertise
• Experience with IIoT, robotics, data/AI-driven systems and ROI-focused capital planning

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the automation and controls roadmap.
• Lead the design and deployment of automation systems.
• Drive improvements in uptime and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure system integration, reliability, and cybersecurity across platforms
• Drive uptime, throughput, and OEE through data-driven solutions
• Mentor and develop automation engineering team

Skills

Leadership in automation engineering

Expertise in PLCs and HMI/SCADA

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation)

Tools

Industrial networks

IIoT

Machine learning

Automation cybersecurity

Job description

Join a high-volume manufacturing operation where automation, innovation, and technology are at the center of operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing automation strategy, driving digital transformation, and elevating plant performance through advanced engineering solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Define and execute the automation and controls roadmap aligned with long-term business and operational goals
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy advanced technologies (IIoT, robotics, machine learning) to drive scalability and performance
• Build and present capital plans, business cases, and technology strategies to senior leadership

Drive Automation & Systems Integration

• Lead the design, standardization, and deployment of automation systems across production lines
• Ensure seamless integration, system reliability, and cybersecurity across automation platforms
• Champion modernization initiatives and large-scale transformation efforts

Deliver Operational Impact

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, IT, and Maintenance to solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning of new systems
• Drive improvements in uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through data-driven solutions

Lead & Develop Talent

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing automation and controls engineering team
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex automation and controls challenges

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related field)
• 8+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering within high-volume manufacturing environments
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams
• Strong expertise in PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, and controls architecture
• Experience implementing advanced manufacturing technologies (IIoT, robotics, data/AI-driven systems)
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects and large-scale automation initiatives
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build and present ROI-driven capital plans
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on problem solver with both strategic vision and execution capability

Why This Role

• High visibility with direct impact on plant performance and long-term strategy
• Opportunity to lead automation transformation at scale
• Strong compensation + relocation support
• Growth-oriented environment with investment in technology and innovation

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @ [e-mail].

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