Automation Manager

Technimark; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Technimark in El Paso, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives, oversee projects, and drive continuous improvement across the site. You will manage budgets, coordinate with global teams, and mentor engineers and technicians to achieve site goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of machining, CAD, control systems, and project management, with a focus on cost savings and safe, efficient operations. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience as an Automation Engineer or comparable position.
• Advanced knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, Injection Molding, manufacturing operations, and Project Management.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Advanced computer and control systems knowledge; strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assess resources for the plant.
• Lead automation activities for the site, incl. day-to-day performance and CI of automation systems.
• Develop automation team through hiring and training.
• Coordinate with Global Automation teams to complete projects efficiently.
• Approve plant expenditures for automation activities.
• Interface with customers on new projects and represent TM as automation lead.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CAD

Control systems

Injection molding

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assess resources for the plant
• Responsible for leading automation activities for the site, including day-to-day performance and continuous improvement of automation systems
• Develop automation team for the site through hiring and training
• Work with Global Automation teams to ensure that projects and engineering duties are completed efficiently
• Approve Plant expenditures for automation activities
• Interface with customers on new projects and represent TM as management lead for automation
• Provide mentorship, training and coaching for other Automation Engineers, Technicians and other team members
• Provide necessary tools and resources to Automation engineers and technicians and proactively remove obstacles
• Develop program(s) to standardize specifications and procedures for automation projects
• Coordinate and schedule training for Automation engineers and technicians
• Generate project schedule reports, and confer with upper management
• Track expenditures according to budget
• Actively participate in peer reviews and designs reviews of all new automation for the site
• Guide procurement of purchase orders for automation projects at suppliers
• Travel requirement may be up to 30% per year
• Directly manage projects when required and as project manager working with multi-functional teams to ensure proper project overall completion
• Responsible for design, assembly, install, qualification, cost, and timing of in-house equipment builds
• Responsible for the generation of cost savings opportunities related to automation and the presentation of this information to management on a regular basis

Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of direct experience as an Automation Engineer or comparable position.

Experience

• Advanced knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, Injection Molding, manufacturing operations, and Project Management.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Advanced computer and control systems knowledge required; overall excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Licenses & Certifications

None specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer
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