Head of Automation Engineering - Lead Projects & Team

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting is seeking a Manager of Automation Engineering located in Waterloo, Iowa. The role involves leading the automation engineering team, managing high-impact projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for a Master's, and 7-10 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of engineering experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or lead project role.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor automation engineers and technicians.
• Serve as project lead on automation projects.
• Lead automation roadmap for modernization and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain system lifecycle documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Process Automation

Project Management

PLC Programming

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting is seeking a Manager of Automation Engineering located in Waterloo, Iowa. The role involves leading the automation engineering team, managing high-impact projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for a Master's, and 7-10 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.