Automation Leader: Drive ROI in Next-Gen Manufacturing

HumCap; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HumCap seeks an experienced Automation Leader for its Plano, TX site. You will define site and program automation strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive end-to-end projects from concept to production launch to improve throughput, quality, and cost metrics.

Ideal candidates have 10–12+ years in manufacturing automation, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable ROI using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10–12+ years in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering, electronics/high-volume manufacturing.
• 7+ years in leadership managing automation teams and projects.
• Hands-on with factory automation, robotics, and process optimization.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and industrial controls; vision systems and robotics integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute site- and program-level automation strategies aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Identify high-impact automation opportunities across assembly, test, material handling, packaging, and inspection processes.
• Lead automation technology selection, standardization, and deployment of best practices.
• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept through handover to production, including ROI analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Automation strategy

Manufacturing optimization

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

MES/ERP integration

Vision systems

Robotics integration

Job description

HumCap seeks an experienced Automation Leader for its Plano, TX site. You will define site and program automation strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive end-to-end projects from concept to production launch to improve throughput, quality, and cost metrics.

Ideal candidates have 10–12+ years in manufacturing automation, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable ROI using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies.