Automation Engineering Manager

Mettler Toledo AG; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettler Toledo AG is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager in Oakland, CA to lead the development of next-generation automation for liquid handling. You will supervise a team, drive concepts through to production launch, and collaborate across engineering, quality, manufacturing and service to deliver high-impact solutions.

You will apply expertise in precision mechanisms, pneumatics, servo systems, tooling, sensors and machine vision platforms to improve quality, efficiency and safety while

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production launch.
• Develop manufacturing equipment and processes to improve quality, efficiency and safety.
• Apply precision mechanisms, pneumatics, servo systems, tooling and sensors.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing and Service Operations.
• Champion Design for Manufacturability and Lean methods across sites.
• Lead equipment qualification, documentation, training, calibration and PM activities.
• Manage external partners including vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Build business cases, CAPEX proposals, and ROI evaluations for automation initiatives.
• Assess resource needs, timelines and budgets to ensure project success.
• Coach and develop a high-performing automation engineering team.

Skills

Automation leadership

Manufacturing equipment design

Control systems

Machine vision

Lean manufacturing

Design for Manufacturability

Vendor and partner management

ROI analysis

Tools

Cognex machine vision

Keyence machine vision

Job description

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

Are you excited by the opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing solutions? As Automation Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of next-generation equipment and automation technologies that support Mettler Toledo’s liquid handling business.From custom fixtures to sophisticated semi-automated electromechanical systems, you will design and deliver equipment that combines precision mechanics, motion control, pneumatics, sensors, tooling, and machine vision. Your work will directly improve how products are builtmaking processes smarter, safer, more efficient, and more scalable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead automation projects from concept, proof of concept, and design through commissioning, validation, and production launch.
• Develop innovative manufacturing equipment and processes that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and process control.
• Apply your expertise in precision mechanisms, pneumatics, servo systems, tooling, fixtures, actuators, sensors, and machine vision platforms such as Cognex and Keyence.
• Translate user requirements and development parameters into robust, production-ready automated systems and control recipes.
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, Service Operations, and other teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Champion Design for Manufacturability, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and standardization across manufacturing sites.
• Lead equipment qualification, documentation, operator training, technology transfer, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage external partners, including vendors, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
• Build compelling business cases, capital investment proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations for strategic automation initiatives.
• Assess project needs, resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing automation engineering team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.