Automation Technical Supervisor

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Automation Technical Supervisor to lead a team of automation engineers and technicians. The role covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated equipment used in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on uptime, reliability, and production objectives.

The supervisor collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and quality to drive continuous improvement, safe operations, and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of automation equipment maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and automation equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
• Experience with 3D/2D CAD tools (SolidWorks or Creo; AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and bring up automation engineers for installation, maintenance, and repair of automation systems.
• Coordinate resource planning, training, and knowledge updates for the team.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment, conveyors, and robotics.
• Install, relocate, and commission new production lines; integrate new automation equipment and vision systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve equipment performance and reliability; support process changes and optimization.
• Follow safety policies and participate in audits and corrective actions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Robotics & vision systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyors

Troubleshooting & repair

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Automation/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Automation Technical Supervisor

Automation Technical Supervisor

Location: Fort Worth Alliance, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Automation Technical Supervisor is responsible for lead and bring up automation technical engineers for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment and automated systems used in electronics manufacturing. This position ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and performance both of team and machinery to meet production and quality objectives. Automation Technical Supervisor collaborates closely with manufacturing teams cross to manufacturing engineering, operation, and quality teams to support continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Team Bring up

• Planning the technical implementation resource and timeline, managing the data conversion, and performing the solution deployment and installation, Lead the training and mentoring to the junior technical engineers and technician in the team.
• Facilitate team in ramping up & updating their knowledge to constantly meet customers needs for resolutions in terms of process, soft-skill and technical capability.
• Responsible for delivery enabling, including capability/capacity planning and resources plan implementation.
• Collaborate with management team to implement strategic plan, improvement initiatives and re-engineer processes where appropriate and necessary.

Automation Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment, conveyors and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service records, and calibration documentation.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

Installation & Setup

• Responsible for equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning for new production lines.
• Handle integration of new automation equipment, vision inspection, and related systems.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure proper functionality before handoff to production.

Process Support

• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support production line changes, tooling adjustments, and process optimizations.
• Implement maintenance best practices to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Execute RCCA with PDCA process including error preventing actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EHS, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all tools, parts, and equipment are handled and stored properly.
• Participate in equipment safety audits and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation equipment maintenance, preferably in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or automated production environments.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with manufacturing processes and experience in implementing automated equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
• Experience with automation machine design in 3D/2D tools, SolidWorks or Creo and AutoCAD.
• Software Knowledge: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and occasional high noise levels.

May require work in cleanroom or ESD-controlled areas and adherence to static control procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or platforms.
• Regular lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of heavier components with mechanical assistance.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling tools, wiring, and delicate mechanical parts.
• Visual acuity to read mechanical drawings, detect equipment malfunctions, and inspect parts.