Global Sr. Automation Engineer

Standex Electronics; Fairfield (OH); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Standex Electronics is seeking a Global Sr. Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives across manufacturing operations.

You will develop automation roadmaps, evaluate and implement robotics, machine vision, and automated inspection, and manage capital projects from concept to production. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with automation focus, 5+ years leading initiatives, and proven ROI analyses.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with automation.
• 5+ years leading automation initiatives or engineering teams.
• Proven ROI/capital-justification experience.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Develop automation roadmap aligned with business growth and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes for efficiency, flow, quality and safety.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses and ROI evaluations for investments.
• Drive adoption of robotics, machine vision, automated inspection and material handling technologies.
• Manage automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning and production launch.
• Coordinate equipment suppliers, integrators and OEMs for successful deployments.
• Review designs and ensure documentation, training, spare parts and long-term support.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Robotics systems

Machine vision

Automation equipment

ROI analysis

Descripción del empleo

Standex Electronics designs custom-engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications.

Organized around three strategic platforms - DETECT, GRID, and EDGE we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers’ engineering, geographic expansion and targeted acquisitions.

Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China and India.

We are seeking a Global Sr. Automation Engineer to lead the identification, evaluation and implementation of automation solutions across our manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for improving productivity, capacity, quality, safety and product flow through the deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies and automated equipment.

The Global Sr. Automation Engineer will support developing automation strategies, evaluate and acquire new technologies, manage equipment suppliers and systems integrators and lead or support capital projects from concept through production launch. This position plays a key role in modernizing manufacturing operations by introducing innovative automation solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate shall have strong manufacturing knowledge with hands on experience implementing automated production equipment, robotics, material handling systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Support developing a manufacturing automation roadmap aligned with business growth, productivity and operational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve manufacturing efficiency, product flow, quality, ergonomics and safety.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses and ROI evaluations for automation investments.
• Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including robotics, machine vision, automated inspection, intelligent material handling and process automation.
• Lead automation and manufacturing equipment projects from concept development through installation, commissioning, validation and production launch.
• Develop equipment specifications, user requirements, RFQs and technical evaluations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resource allocation and performance metrics.
• Coordinate equipment acceptance activities including design reviews, FAT, SAT, startup support and final handoff to operations.
• Evaluate, select and manage machine builders, automation suppliers, robotic integrators and equipment OEMs.
• Review and approve equipment designs, automation concepts and manufacturing system layouts.
• Ensure equipment suppliers provide complete documentation, training, spare parts recommendations and long-term support plans.
• Negotiate technical requirements and performance expectations to achieve operational objectives.

Manufacturing Process & Product Flow Optimization

• Analyze manufacturing workflows and material movement to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for automation.
• Support implementation of automated assembly systems, conveyor systems, robotic cells, packaging equipment, automated test systems and material handling technologies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, labor utilization and production capacity.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Manufacturing and/or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with significant involvement in automation and capital equipment projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing automation initiatives, capital projects or engineering teams.
• Proven experience evaluating, specifying, purchasing and implementing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, material flow, robotics, automated assembly systems, machine vision and production technologies.
• Experience managing machine builders, automation suppliers, systems integrators and equipment OEMs.
• Demonstrated success leading projects from concept development through production startup.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience developing ROI and capital justification analyses.
• Excellent project management, leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be willing to travel domestic and international

What We Value

• Experience implementing robotic automation, automated assembly, material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, automated inspection systems, packaging automation or automated testing solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience improving factory layouts, production flow and manufacturing throughput.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing technologies into existing production environments.
• PMP, Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience preferred.