Hybrid Enterprise Automation Leader

Destaco; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover seeks an OPCO Automation Manager to drive enterprise-wide automation across its sites from Downers Grove, IL. You will develop automation roadmaps, prioritize investments, and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness.

The role reports to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Automation and requires deep experience in automated systems, Lean manufacturing, and project leadership. Hybrid work model with global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum five years' experience in automated machine design or assembly.
• Experience with SolidWorks and PLCs and automated systems.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and safety in design.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year automation strategy aligned with business growth.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion automation investments with clear ROI and operational impact.
• Lead automation governance across OPCO sites and mentor automation engineers.
• Provide hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Manage capital equipment projects from conception through start-up and implementation.

Skills

Automation leadership

Lean concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DeltaV/SCADA

Syncade MES

PAT

OSI Pi Data Historian

PLC programming

Job description

Dover seeks an OPCO Automation Manager to drive enterprise-wide automation across its sites from Downers Grove, IL. You will develop automation roadmaps, prioritize investments, and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness.

The role reports to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Automation and requires deep experience in automated systems, Lean manufacturing, and project leadership. Hybrid work model with global collaboration opportunities.