BIW Site Manager & Commissioning Lead

SWJ Technology; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology is seeking a Site Manager / Construction & Commissioning Lead for a 100% onsite role in Fremont, CA. You will oversee installation, integration, and commissioning of automated BIW production equipment within an automotive facility, coordinating mechanical, electrical, robotics, and controls teams.

The project requires delivering commissioning, validation, and ramp-up by January 5, 2027, across LHD/RHD/rework lines, with emphasis on safety, schedule adherence, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5–8 years in automotive manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Experience as Site Manager or Commissioning Lead.
• Authorized to work in the United States; OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical installation, construction, and commissioning for automated BIW systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, robotics, PLC programming, and commissioning personnel.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, ensuring milestones and critical path are met.
• Coordinate installation and integration of 18 industrial robots (8 LHD, 8 RHD, 2 RUB).
• Oversee robot pedestals, fixtures, gripper systems, safety fencing, and utilities connections.
• Coordinate programming activities and equipment commissioning; ensure safety and EHS compliance.
• Drive issue resolution and corrective actions to minimize delays during commissioning.
• Support production trials, quality validation, and ramp-up toward SOP.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics

Electrical install

PLC programming

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

KUKA mastering

EMD equipment

PROFINET

Job description

SWJ Technology is seeking a Site Manager / Construction & Commissioning Lead for a 100% onsite role in Fremont, CA. You will oversee installation, integration, and commissioning of automated BIW production equipment within an automotive facility, coordinating mechanical, electrical, robotics, and controls teams.

The project requires delivering commissioning, validation, and ramp-up by January 5, 2027, across LHD/RHD/rework lines, with emphasis on safety, schedule adherence, and stakeholder