Automation Project Manager

Jobot; Waukesha (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 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and robotics projects from kickoff through delivery in a hybrid Wisconsin environment. You will own project scopes, schedules, budgets, and customer communications while coordinating mechanical design, controls integration, fabrication, assembly, and system startup with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Approximately 15% travel to customer and supplier facilities is expected; the role offers a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical 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 management

Customer communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Project Manager - Automation/Robotics - Hybrid

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff through delivery. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional engineering/manufacturing activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, manufacturing engineering, or machine design/build environments, with the ability to oversee mechanical design, controls integration, fabrication, assembly, and system implementation activities.

Why join us

• Competitive Base Salary
• Equity in the company
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Accelerated Career Growth

Key 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical 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

Travel

Approximately 15% travel to customer and supplier facilities as needed

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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