Automation Engineering Manager: Lead, Design & Integrate

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K match

PTO & holidays

Onsite HR/IT support

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is a leader in shot blast innovation, offering a workplace with strong values and a history of growth.

The Automation Engineering Manager will design and detail drawings for automation projects, lead a team, and ensure alignment with SOPs and project schedules. You will collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and product development teams, implementing DF/DA concepts and ensuring system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing equipment to budgets and timelines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell PLC and Rockwell HMI software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program, test, and commission automated PLC and HMIs to BCT guidelines and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate mechanical solutions with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and sensors.
• Create electrical machine schematics and panel layouts for automated systems with robotics integration.
• Submit drawings to lead engineers for review prior to release.
• Maintain BOM and part information within the Epicor ERP system.
• Travel ~20% to job sites to support installations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Prioritization

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rockwell PLC

Rockwell HMI

MS Office

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is a leader in shot blast innovation, offering a workplace with strong values and a history of growth.

The Automation Engineering Manager will design and detail drawings for automation projects, lead a team, and ensure alignment with SOPs and project schedules. You will collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and product development teams, implementing DF/DA concepts and ensuring system reliability.