Engineering Project Manager, Custom Automation Systems

Cincinnati Test Systems; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Test Systems (CTS) is a global leader in leak test instrumentation and custom automated test systems. We seek an Engineering Project Manager to own end-to-end custom automation projects, collaborating with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet performance, budget, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, customer-facing communications, and guiding teams through design reviews and risk management while ensuring quality and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3–7+ years of experience managing engineering projects involving custom equipment or automation systems.
• Strong engineering background with experience in equipment design, automation systems, or controls.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams through complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including customer-facing discussions.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of complex engineering projects from order handoff through design, build, test, and customer acceptance.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, risk management, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Serve as the technical and project interface for customers, ensuring clear communication, expectation alignment, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into robust automation solutions.
• Lead technical and design reviews, ensuring systems meet CTS and customer performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, material planning, and timeline commitments.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to project team members throughout execution.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, tools, standards, and product platforms.
• Stay current with emerging automation and test technologies to influence future CTS solutions.
• Prepare and maintain clear project documentation, reports, and customer deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Engineering fundamentals

Technical leadership

Customer-facing communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Cincinnati Test Systems (CTS) is a global leader in leak test instrumentation and custom automated test systems. We seek an Engineering Project Manager to own end-to-end custom automation projects, collaborating with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet performance, budget, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, customer-facing communications, and guiding teams through design reviews and risk management while ensuring quality and safety