Automation Project Manager

White-Recruitment; Fountain Inn (SC); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

White-Recruitment is seeking an Automation Project Manager to lead an automation and controls engineering team within a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate projects from planning through to commissioning, ensuring safety, efficiency and alignment with operational requirements.

The role focuses on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems, working with engineering, maintenance and production teams to deliver improvements and upgrades that enhance performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems.
• Proficiency with Studio 5000 and RSLogix.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate a team of controls and automation engineers.
• Oversee multiple projects with budgets and schedules.
• Plan and deliver projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements and increased efficiency.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and coordinate resources.
• Ensure safety and site procedures are followed.
• Provide updates and maintain project documentation.
• Contribute to long-term automation strategies.

Connaissances

Project management

Team leadership

Industrial automation

PLC-based control systems

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Troubleshooting

Formation

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Outils

Studio 5000

RSLogix

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Description du poste

Salary: USD150000 - USD190000 per annum

Role:Automation Project Manager

Location: Hickory, NC
Salary: Up to $190,000 depending on experience

We are recruiting a Automation Project Manager to lead and oversee an automation and controls engineering team within an established manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controls or automation professional who combines strong technical knowledge with project management and team leadership skills. You will be responsible for coordinating automation projects from initial planning through to implementation and commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

With a strong focus on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems, you will work closely with engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and other stakeholders to deliver automation improvements, equipment upgrades and projects that enhance production performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and coordinate a team of controls and automation engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee multiple automation and controls projects, managing priorities, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Plan and deliver projects from concept and design through development, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee projects involving Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls and associated automation technologies.
• Work closely with manufacturing, maintenance and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements and increased operational efficiency.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve issues that could affect delivery, cost or quality.
• Coordinate internal engineering resources, contractors and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure engineering work complies with relevant safety requirements, technical standards and site procedures.
• Support the development of team members, encourage knowledge sharing and promote good engineering practices.
• Provide project updates to management and maintain accurate technical and project documentation.
• Contribute to longer-term automation strategies, equipment modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience managing projects and coordinating engineering teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical understanding of PLC-based control systems, particularly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming platforms such as Studio 5000 and RSLogix.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources and competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A practical understanding of industrial equipment, manufacturing processes and automation system integration.
• A commitment to safe working practices, quality and reliable project delivery.
• Experience managing capital expenditure projects and manufacturing equipment upgrades.
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, drives and motion control systems.
• Experience with commissioning, system integration and production line automation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, risk management and continuous improvement.
• A relevant engineering qualification or recognised project management qualification.