Automation Manager - Centralia, MO

Hubbell Incorporated; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Automation Manager to lead maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems. You will supervise automation technicians and controls personnel, schedule daily activities, and drive reliability, safety, and compliance with company standards across our facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and IT to optimize systems, manage projects and vendors, and implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automation or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial automation, controls, or maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise automation technicians and controls personnel.
• Schedule work assignments and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Lead meetings and communicate priorities effectively.
• Oversee PLC, HMI, robotics, drives, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate projects with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Project management

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Job description

The Automation Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems. This position supervises automation technicians and controls personnel while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, productivity, and compliance with company standards. The supervisor works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and IT teams to optimize automation systems and support plant performance objectives.

Supervise, coach, and develop automation technicians and controls personnel.

Schedule work assignments and prioritize daily maintenance activities.

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Lead departmental meetings and communicate technical priorities effectively.

Oversee troubleshooting and repair of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, servos, instrumentation, and industrial networks.

Support and maintain automation platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or equivalent systems.

Ensure reliable operation of SCADA and manufacturing control systems.

Coordinate system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery plans.

Manage control system documentation, electrical drawings, and software revisions.

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment.

Analyze downtime events and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.

Lead root cause failure investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor equipment performance metrics and recommend system enhancements.

Support capital improvement projects and equipment installations.

Manage automation-related projects from planning through implementation.

Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment vendors.

Develop project schedules and monitor budgets.

Assist with equipment commissioning, validation, and start-up activities.

Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Bachelors degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of industrial automation, controls, or maintenance experience.

Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Services teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.