Automation Manager

Piper Companies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Manager to join a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturer in Wilson, NC. This permanent onsite role will lead automation strategy, oversee control system initiatives, and manage technical teams supporting manufacturing technology and performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and proven leadership of automation programs in manufacturing, with strong PLC/SCADA/HMI expertise and excellent strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Experience leading automation programs within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage engineers and technical specialists supporting manufacturing systems.
• Establish automation standards and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure control system reliability, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Manager to join a leading manufacturer within the pharmaceutical and healthcare products industry for a permanent onsite position located in Wilson, NC. The Automation Manager will lead automation strategy, oversee control system initiatives, and manage technical teams supporting manufacturing technology and operational performance.

Responsibilities of the Automation Manager include:

• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage engineers and technical specialists supporting manufacturing systems.
• Establish automation standards and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure control system reliability, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications for the Automation Manager include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading automation programs within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills.

Compensation for the Automation Manager:

Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401(k)

This job opens for applications on 8/17/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: automation manager, industrial automation, manufacturing technology, controls systems, PLC, SCADA, HMI, leadership, engineering management, process improvement

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