Automation Engineering Manager - Scale Manufacturing

Chiral Photonics

Pine Brook (NJ)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

PTO / vacation

Job summary

Chiral Photonics is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Manager to lead and scale our manufacturing automation efforts. This hands-on leader will shape the automation roadmap, mentor the engineering team, and partner with Production, Operations, R&D, and Quality to deliver reliable, high-quality fiber-optic components.

The role offers substantial growth potential with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in design, execution and implementation of multidisciplined automation projects.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
Strong experience in manufacturing automation, equipment development, controls, robotics, process automation, or related engineering.
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
Experience supporting a manufacturing organization through growth, scaling, or significant automation expansion.
Strong project execution, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience in fiber optics, photonics, optical manufacturing, semiconductor, medical device, electronics, or other precision manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where both technical leadership and organizational structure are critical.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
Collaborate and help to develop and execute the manufacturing automation roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve throughput, quality, yield, scalability, and cost.
Lead, mentor, and develop the automation engineering team, establishing clear priorities, ownership, accountability, and operating structure.
Partner closely with Production, Operations, R&D, and Quality to solve technical challenges and transition new capabilities into production.
Establish effective engineering processes, project governance, prioritization, and performance management.
Build and develop engineering capabilities to support increasing production volumes and business growth.
Bring a scaling mindset, applying lessons from high-growth, startup, or automation-intensive manufacturing environments.
Balance hands-on technical problem-solving with effective team and project leadership.