Factory Automation Strategy Lead

Factory Automation Jobs; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

STL seeks an experienced automation leader to own the automation, manufacturing technology, and digital factory roadmap. You will identify, develop, implement, and scale solutions that boost safety, quality, productivity, and growth while aligning with production flow.

Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities across machining, assembly, testing, and material movement, and developing business cases for automation investments and system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8-12+ years of experience in industrial automation, advanced manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, robotics, manufacturing technology deployment, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading automation equipment selection, supplier evaluation, and system integration activities.
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0, connected factory initiatives, MES integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Expertise in automation business case development, capital justification, and return-on-investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own long-term STL automation and manufacturing technology roadmap.
• Lead future automation expansion projects; identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and labor efficiency.
• Develop automated material handling and factory connectivity strategies.
• Standardize automation technologies and deployment methodologies.
• Partner with Operations and Business leadership on technology investment strategies.

Skills

Automation strategy

Robotics

Controls systems

Vision systems

Industrial networking

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics/Manufacturing/Robotics or related field

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

SCADA systems

IIoT platforms

Job description

STL seeks an experienced automation leader to own the automation, manufacturing technology, and digital factory roadmap. You will identify, develop, implement, and scale solutions that boost safety, quality, productivity, and growth while aligning with production flow.

Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities across machining, assembly, testing, and material movement, and developing business cases for automation investments and system integration.