Automation Engineering Manager

DeKalb Health; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

401K Matching

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Travel and Hotel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Sick & Wellness

Job summary

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation in Livermore, CA is seeking an Automation Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for advancing manufacturing automation. The role focuses on high‑voltage power systems, firmware, and C# control software for next‑gen equipment, with RSLogix and Beckhoff platforms guiding scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, ensure safety and standards compliance, and align technical work with business goals to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Seven to fifteen years in engineering software with industrial control systems or automation.
• Experience with PLCs, field bus networks, I/O modules, and motion control subsystems.
• Embedded C and real-time OS programming experience.
• Desktop apps development with Visual Studio and .NET technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a multidisciplinary automation team.
• Oversee development and lifecycle management of high‑voltage power supply systems and firmware.
• Lead software controls using RSLogix and Beckhoff platforms for semiconductor equipment.
• Drive robotics automation for wafer handling with strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Skills

Ladder Diagram

Structured Text

HMI scripting

HMI graphics & animation

PLCs & fieldbus

Embedded C

Visual Studio

C# .NET

Win Forms & WPF

Git / source control

SQL basics (T-SQL)

PowerShell

Tools

Beckhoff PC-based control

Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix)

Job description

• Location 566 Exchange Court,Livermore, CA, 94550,United States
• Base Pay $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

The Automation Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management for a multidisciplinary automation team supporting advanced manufacturing systems.

This role oversees the development, integration, and lifecycle management of high-voltage power supply systems, electronics controller firmware, and C#-based control software for next-generation equipment.

The Automation Manager leads software and controls engineering efforts using RSLogix for Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based control platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions. In addition, this role directs robotics automation for semiconductor wafer handling and processing, driving high reliability, precision, and safety in cleanroom environments.

The Automation Manager aligns technical execution with business objectives , mentors engineering teams, and ensures compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best practices in semiconductor manufacturing automation.

Achievement of objectives must include an overriding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Technical Experience

• Very strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand assembly drawings and P&ID’s.
• Familiarity with ultra-low pressure vacuum systems and vacuum measurement is highly desired.
• Solid foundation in basic electronics, passive components, NPN/PNP switches, as well as electrical power distribution, transformers, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
• Competence and confidence to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits using schematics and DMM.
• Possess an aptitude to acquire new technical knowledge organically and a desire for lifelong learning.

Managerial Experience

• Have participated in and led automation (or other engineering) projects throughout the development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with engineering processes, including document control procedures, and source code control, like Git.
• Experience leading and motivating individual contributors, maximizing their unique strengths, and mentoring where needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Recognize when progress has slowed and help guide subordinates towards solutions to difficult and complex problems.
• Maintain internal project schedules and employee priorities to ensure on‑time revenue recognition and favorable meshing with other production and development teams.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum, seven to fifteen years of hands‑on engineering software development experience with industrial control systems, factory automation, and/or embedded control systems. High proficiency with Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, HMI scripting, HMI graphics and animation.
• Experience with industrial automation hardware, such as PLC’s, field bus networks, I/O modules, communications modules, as well as servo and stepper motion control subsystems.
• Microprocessors, digital signal processing, and board‑level software. Familiarity with I 2 C, SPI, and RS-232 communications . Embedded C language programming under a real‑time operating system.
• Desktop applications development with Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework, Win Forms, and WPF.

P r e f e rr e d Sk ill s :

• Knowledge of T-SQL, ADO.NET, LINQ, and Power Shell highly desired .

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only.

Ferrotec is proud to offer a Competitive Benefits Package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development
• Travel and Hotel Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year.
• Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes are available to all employees & family members
• Much More!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.