Global Mechatronic Installation Supervisor — Travel Ready

SSI SCHAEFER Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical benefits

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER Group in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Mechatronic Installation Supervisor to oversee electrical and mechanical installation at client sites. You will lead internal teams and contractors, ensure adherence to schedules, safety, and standards, and support smooth handovers to Controls for commissioning.

Requirements include a technical education in electrical/electronics/mechatronics and 1+ year international installation supervision experience, with travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ year international installation experience in a responsible installation-supervision role, ideally electrical or mechatronic installation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical installation processes, subsystem functionality, commissioning, troubleshooting, and on-site technical standards.
• Experience with commissioning and PLC tools, including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal, SOPAS, Fluke View Forms, and/or SEW Motion Studio.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software such as DWG TrueView and ePLAN.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and mechanical installation activities for subsystems, ensuring compliance with drawings and quality requirements.
• Lead on-site staff and contractors, plan staffing, monitor performance and training.
• Coordinate site setup, material deliveries, storage, and installation aids.
• Manage subsystem interfaces and document open issues with progress reports.
• Support mechatronic commissioning and handover to Controls, including verification and test records.
• Enforce safety rules and coordinate with safety manager.
• Participate in site meetings and act as on-site technical contact.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on technical skills

Education

Electrical engineering

Electronics

Mechatronics

Apprenticeship / Technical education

Tools

SIMATIC Manager

TIA Portal

SOPAS

Fluke View Forms

SEW Motion Studio

Microsoft Office

DWG TrueView

ePLAN

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER Group in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Mechatronic Installation Supervisor to oversee electrical and mechanical installation at client sites. You will lead internal teams and contractors, ensure adherence to schedules, safety, and standards, and support smooth handovers to Controls for commissioning.

Requirements include a technical education in electrical/electronics/mechatronics and 1+ year international installation supervision experience, with travel up to 100%.