Automation Project Leader - Hybrid | Equity

Jobot; River Hills (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Equity in the company

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff through delivery, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation, with knowledge of mechanical systems, controls, and CAD, coordinating design, fabrication, and system startup while maintaining strong customer communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience managing custom machine build, automation, manufacturing, or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, controls, pneumatics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with welding, packaging, assembly, or automated production equipment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and CAD/SolidWorks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate mechanical design, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and system startup activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans as needed.
• Monitor project costs, margins, labor utilization, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Handle project changes, scope adjustments, and contract-related discussions.
• Lead regular project review meetings and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

CAD/SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Controls software

Job description

Jobot in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff through delivery, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation, with knowledge of mechanical systems, controls, and CAD, coordinating design, fabrication, and system startup while maintaining strong customer communication.