Automation Program Lead: End-to-End Robotics & ROI

LITEON Careers - U.S.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lite-On is seeking a seasoned Automation Leader to shape and execute site and program automation roadmaps across assembly, test, and packaging lines. You will guide ROI-driven projects, coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance, and drive standardization of automation platforms globally.

Candidates should have 10+ years in manufacturing automation, strong PLC/SCADA and robotics experience, and a track record of delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering with automation focus.
• 10–12+ years in automation or industrial engineering, electronics preferred.
• 7+ years leading automation teams and programs; cross-functional work.
• Experience with robotics, PLC/SCADA, vision systems, and MES/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute site and program automation roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end automation projects with ROI analysis.
• Oversee system architecture: robotics, PLCs, vision, conveyors, MES/ERP.
• Partner with manufacturing for throughput, uptime, quality goals.
• Drive KPI tracking: ROI, OEE, cycle time, cost per unit.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

MES/ERP integration

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Industrial controls

Job description

Lite-On is seeking a seasoned Automation Leader to shape and execute site and program automation roadmaps across assembly, test, and packaging lines. You will guide ROI-driven projects, coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance, and drive standardization of automation platforms globally.

Candidates should have 10+ years in manufacturing automation, strong PLC/SCADA and robotics experience, and a track record of delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions.