Automation Engineering Manager: PLC, Robotics & DFA Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager to lead the design of PLCs/HMI for automated systems and to coordinate with controls engineers across projects.

You will oversee drawings, BOM management, and ensure manufacturability while traveling ~20% to job sites for installation and troubleshooting. The role requires a manufacturing background and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience designing automation systems and leading engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, Rockwell, and Siemens software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program, test, and commission automated PLC and HMIs per SOPs.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate mechanical solutions with PLCs and robotics.
• Produce electrical machine schematics and panel layouts; manage BOM in ERP.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

DFM/ DFA

English writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rockwell PLC software

Siemens PLC software

Rockwell HMI software

MS Office

MS Project or Smartsheet

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager to lead the design of PLCs/HMI for automated systems and to coordinate with controls engineers across projects.

You will oversee drawings, BOM management, and ensure manufacturability while traveling ~20% to job sites for installation and troubleshooting. The role requires a manufacturing background and leadership experience.