Electronics and Automation Supervisor

Insight Global (United States); Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Maintenance & Automation Supervisor to lead plant maintenance and automation, supervising a team of 3-10 employees and focusing on equipment reliability, standardization, troubleshooting, and automation of production machinery.

Responsibilities include scheduling repairs, developing automation opportunities, and leading PLC/HMI projects while collaborating across engineering, quality, and management to enhance plant operations and performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 8-10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical school background is preferred.
• Experience supervising and developing maintenance or automation employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3-10 maintenance employees, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and employee development.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installations, and modifications to support continuous production.
• Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes and standardize equipment/operator interfaces.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and motor drive programming to improve equipment functionality and reliability.
• Lead electronic system evaluations, automation projects, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate fabrication and modification of machines, tools, and production equipment.
• Plan equipment installation and modification projects, including preparing appropriation requests.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Review production, quality, and maintenance data to identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment issues while training team members on effective troubleshooting practices.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and management to resolve maintenance issues and improve plant operations.
• Manage required tools, equipment, supplies, documentation, and procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motor drives

Troubleshooting

Electrical analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Programming software

MS Excel

Electrical testing tools

Industrial automation hardware

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Maintenance & Automation Supervisor for a client. This role will lead plant maintenance and automation efforts, supervise a team of 3-10 employees, and focus on equipment reliability, standardization, troubleshooting, and automation of production machinery.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise 3-10 maintenance employees, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and employee development.Schedule and prioritize repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installations, and modifications to support continuous production.Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes and standardize equipment/operator interfaces.Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and motor drive programming to improve equipment functionality and reliability.Lead electronic system evaluations, automation projects, and equipment reliability initiatives.Coordinate fabrication and modification of machines, tools, and production equipment.Plan equipment installation and modification projects, including preparing appropriation requests.Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams.Review production, quality, and maintenance data to identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.Troubleshoot machine and equipment issues while training team members on effective troubleshooting practices.Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and management to resolve maintenance issues and improve plant operations.Manage required tools, equipment, supplies, documentation, and procedures.

Skills and Requirements

RequirementsAssociate's degree or equivalent with 8-10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Technical school background is preferred.Experience supervising and developing maintenance or automation employees.Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, programming software, and troubleshooting tools.Ability to understand manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for technical innovation and automation.Strong mechanical, electrical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical instructions, maintenance procedures, manuals, and applicable regulations.Ability to create reports, communicate technical information, and work effectively across departments.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, percentages, measurements, and other calculations in a technical environment.Physical & Work Environment RequirementsAbility to work around moving mechanical equipment with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and electrical hazards.Role may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or working around equipment.Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.Requires appropriate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision for equipment-related work.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].