Automation Manager

flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diversified manufacturing seeks an Automation Manager in Austin, TX. The role involves managing automation projects, designing equipment for efficiency, and interfacing with customers during product development. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and substantial experience, particularly in FDA-regulated environments.

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with management and supervision.
• Experience in FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with high volume, automated manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the life cycle of automation projects from concept to production.
• Define and implement automation solutions for efficiency and safety.
• Manage suppliers and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 06-19-2025 Job Posting End Date 08-30-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Manager - located in Austin, Tx.

Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering the Automation Manager role is responsible for specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

What a typical day looks like:

• Take ownership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production.
• Define, develop, and deploy automation into Flex sites. Design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications
• Prepare RFQ’s and solicit quotations from automation suppliers. Evaluate supplier quotations to obtain the best combination of technical solution, cost and timing.
• Develop budget and schedule for projects and manage projects to stay within them. Able to quickly cost evaluate and work up the financial justification for automating
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
• Manage automation suppliers through all phases of projects.
• Provide on-site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.
• Supervise installation and testing to verify requirements and specifications are met.
• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
• Develop manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi-automation and/or full automation. Evaluate and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Implement cost effective automation solution.
• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline.
• Interface with customers and functional owners on product development issues regarding automation. Conduct design-for-automation examination and provide detailed recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide status reports as per established schedule.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including broad based management and supervision.
• Great leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food or Consumer industries)..
• FDA Audit Experience (Preferred).
• Experience with high volume, automated manufacturing (Preferred).

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job CategoryProduction Engineering Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

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