Global Mechatronic Installations Supervisor

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER is hiring a Mechatronic Installation Supervisor in Charlotte, NC. You will supervise electrical and mechanical installation at customer sites, lead internal staff and contractor teams, and ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate site activities, manage interfaces, and contribute to commissioning and handover to Controls, while traveling internationally as needed to support projects.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, or a related field (apprenticeship/technical institute).
• At least 1 year of international installation experience in a supervision role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical installation processes and commissioning.
• Experience with PLC tools including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal, and related software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD/engineering tools (DWG TrueView, ePLAN).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and hands-on technical skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and mechanical installation activities for subsystems, ensuring compliance with drawings, instructions, standards, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Lead on-site staff and contractors by assigning work packages, planning staffing, monitoring performance, and training.
• Coordinate site setup, material deliveries, storage, installation aids, stock movements and returns with installation progress.
• Manage subsystem interfaces, document/open issues, and provide progress reports to Installation and MHE Managers.
• Support mechatronic commissioning and handover to Controls, including verification and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Technical hands-on

Education

Technical education in electrical engineering/electronics/mechatronics

Tools

SIMATIC Manager

TIA Portal

SOPAS

Fluke View Forms

SEW Motion Studio

DWG TrueView

ePLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER is hiring a Mechatronic Installation Supervisor in Charlotte, NC. You will supervise electrical and mechanical installation at customer sites, lead internal staff and contractor teams, and ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate site activities, manage interfaces, and contribute to commissioning and handover to Controls, while traveling internationally as needed to support projects.