Automation Project Lead

LANCO Integrated; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 41,328 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off & paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lanco Integrated is seeking an Automation Project Lead in Westbrook, Maine. In this hands‑on role, you will lead the assembly, debugging, and commissioning of custom automation systems, collaborating closely with technicians and engineers. You will contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor a team while ensuring peak equipment performance.

Ideal candidates have mechanical expertise, leadership skills, and experience with machining tools. The position offers a competitive pay range of $30–$39+ per hour based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits like ESOP and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in custom machine building.
• A.S. in a mechanical or electrical field or 3–5 years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly, debug, and commissioning of custom automation systems.
• Own project timelines and milestone execution.
• Mentor and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Leadership skills

Electrical knowledge

Hands-on machine building

Education

A.S. in a mechanical or electrical field or 3–5 years of experience

Tools

Machining tools (mills, lathes, grinders)

Job description

Automation Project Lead

Pay Range: $30–$39+ per hour, based on experience

Location: Lanco Integrated

At Lanco, the machines you build don't sit in a warehouse - they run on production floors inside some of the world's most demanding manufacturing facilities, assembling the devices and components that end up in operating rooms, vehicles, and defense systems. This is a hands‑on leadership role: you'll own the assembly, debug, and commissioning of complex automated systems, then travel to customer sites to install and run them off. Travel is real but purposeful with a handful of significant trips per year; not a life lived out of a suitcase.

We’re looking for an Automation Project Lead who combines mechanical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building high-performance automated systems. You’ll work side‑by‑side with talented technicians and engineers to assemble, debug, and commission custom automation equipment, helping ensure every system delivers peak performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the assembly, debug, and commissioning of medium to large‑scale custom automation systems from start to finish
• Own project timelines, daily check‑ins, and milestone execution. You set the pace
• Run Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) processes.
• Drive cross‑functional problem solving across mechanical, electrical, programming, and design teams
• Own machine verification, Gage R&R, and CpK studies from first run through final acceptance
• Mentor and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians (Levels 1–3), building the next generation of builders at Lanco
• Contribute actively to Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement on the floor, because your ideas matter here

What You Bring

• Hands‑on background in custom machine building where you build the equipment, not the product it makes
• A.S. in a mechanical or electrical field, or 3–5 years of directly relevant experience
• Any electrical knowledge alongside your mechanical base is a plus
• Familiarity with machining tools such as mills, lathes, and grinders is a welcome addition
• A leadership style that's hands‑on, proactive, and steady when problems need solving
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role (reaching, kneeling, lifting 25–50 lbs.)

Life at Lanco

Lanco Integrated is a world‑class manufacturer of custom automation equipment with machines installed in 30+ countries. We design and build advanced, turnkey solutions across medical, consumer goods, electronics, defense, and industrial sectors.

Our people are what set us apart. Lanco’s team is incredibly engaged, collaborative, skilled, and genuinely invested in the work. We’re also proud to be an employee‑owned company through our ESOP. When the company wins, you win. We don’t just say it, we live it.

Benefits

We take care of our people — and their futures.

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement