Embedded Automation Architect: AI-Driven Factory Leader

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks an Embedded Automation Architect within Operations. You will own the automation roadmap for your business unit, decide what to automate, and lead make-versus-buy decisions across manufacturing and supply chain.

This is an architect/technical-lead role: you set the direction for AI-enabled automation, while engineers execute. You’ll shepherd projects from concept to production and measure impact by recurring cost savings and roadmap progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading automation strategy for manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to develop multi-year automation roadmaps and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled automation and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the automation roadmap for the assigned business unit and drive its execution.
• Decide what to automate vs. buy and shepherd projects from concept to production.
• Set the technical direction for AI-enabled automation and coordinate with engineers.

Skills

Automation strategy

Leadership

Roadmap planning

AI-enabled automation

Controls engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks an Embedded Automation Architect within Operations. You will own the automation roadmap for your business unit, decide what to automate, and lead make-versus-buy decisions across manufacturing and supply chain.

This is an architect/technical-lead role: you set the direction for AI-enabled automation, while engineers execute. You’ll shepherd projects from concept to production and measure impact by recurring cost savings and roadmap progress.