Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Systems

Parker Hannifin; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 106,490 - 177,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Parker Chomerics in Woburn MA seeks an experienced automation leader to design and implement automation systems for new and existing manufacturing processes, supervising the US Automation team.

You will lead automation projects across sites, specify equipment, develop control software, mentor staff, and partner with vendors. A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automation and 4–6+ years manufacturing experience, plus strong PM and communication skills, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automation.
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident status.
• 4–6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on management experience preferred.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Experience working with vendors and contracts.
• Automation/design engineering experience preferred.
• PC literacy: MS Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation engineering team in Woburn.
• Coordinate automation efforts with global Chomerics sites.
• Create scalable, high-quality automation solutions for manufacturing.
• Identify equipment/subsystems to improve processes.
• Develop specifications and documentation for automation systems.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance.
• Create/modify control programs (CNC, PLC/HMI).
• Design fixtures and equipment to aid production.
• Update equipment to meet new requirements.
• Assist Kaizen and engineering projects.
• Evaluate drawings for manufacturing equipment.
• Train associates on new equipment operations.
• Apply PDCA during installation and debugging of new equipment.
• Lead and develop automation staff.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Supervisory experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Parker Hannifin’s Parker Chomerics in Woburn MA seeks an experienced automation leader to design and implement automation systems for new and existing manufacturing processes, supervising the US Automation team.

You will lead automation projects across sites, specify equipment, develop control software, mentor staff, and partner with vendors. A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automation and 4–6+ years manufacturing experience, plus strong PM and communication skills, are required.