Information Technology and Manufacturing Automation Director

Ametek, Inc.; Eighty Four (PA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. – dba Specialty Metal Products in Eighty Four, PA – seeks an Information Technology and Manufacturing Automation Director to manage IT and manufacturing systems, lead an IT team, and shape IT strategy across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes stability, efficiency, and cost reduction through risk management, audits, and ERP initiatives. The candidate will oversee Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, drive IT projects for industrial automation, and provide analytics to support growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer/Data Science, Computer/Software/Systems Engineering, or related field; 5 years' experience in Business Systems Analyst or closely related role.
• Bachelor's degree in related field with 7 years' experience as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT and business systems to ensure stability and efficiency.
• Lead IT audits and risk assessments to increase effectiveness and reduce cost.
• Drive IT due diligence for acquisitions and post-acquisition IT integration.
• Provide business analytics to support growth strategies.
• Lead IT project management for industrial manufacturing equipment upgrades and automation projects.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

ERP implementation

SOX audit

IT strategy

Risk assessment

Multinational experience

IT due diligence

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in Computer/Data Science/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Data Science/Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Information Technology and Manufacturing Automation Director

Location: Eighty Four, PA, US, 15330

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026

AMETEK, Inc., dba Specialty Metal Products

Manage IT and business systems to ensure stability and efficiency and anticipate and address business challenges. Manage IT team to achieve objectives and support employee development, work quality, work volume, work assignments, communications, performance reviews, salary administration, safety, equal employment opportunity, and discipline. Work with Management Team to develop and execute IT strategy and identify IT opportunities to improve business capabilities and performance. Drive regular IT audits and risk assessments to increase effectiveness and reduce cost. Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions and drive post-acquisition IT integration. Provide business analytics to support growth strategies. Help develop IT and business systems standards and policies. Lead IT Sarbanes Oxley compliance standards. Lead and execute IT project management and IT for industrial manufacturing equipment upgrades and automation projects.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Computer/Data Science, Computer/Software/Systems Engineering, or related field and 5 years' experience as Business Systems Analyst or closely related position supporting multiple locations and leading IT projects and/or teams; OR bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience. Experience must include 3 years in hands‑on PLC, HMI, and Six Sigma/LEAN manufacturing environment; 2 years in multinational (US/UK/Europe) engineering-centered, product development organization; 1 year in ERP implementation; and 1 year in Sarbanes Oxley audit and/or compliance. Will accept substantially equivalent combination of educ/training/exp. $213,990/yr. Refer to code AM. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Locations:

• 1085 PA-519, Eighty Four, PA 15330 (approx. 80%)
• 1780 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 (approx. 7%)
• 3900 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426 (approx. 7%)
• 21 Toelles Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 (approx. 6%)

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 225,000

Salary Maximum: 250,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].