Lead Industrial Automation Projects | PLC/SCADA

Daniels Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Daniels Health in the United States is seeking a Project Manager - Industrial Automation to lead end-to-end automation projects across our facilities, from concept through commissioning. This role emphasizes delivering transformative automation initiatives with PLCs, SCADA, robotics, HMI, and IIoT, coordinating with engineering, operations, and vendors nationwide.

The position requires extensive project management skills, strong safety/compliance awareness, and willingness to travel across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years delivering industrial automation, engineering, or capital projects.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept, design, and installation through commissioning and optimization.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, HMI, and IIoT.
• Travel to facilities across the U.S. to support project execution, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions.
• Manage external system integrators, OEMs, and technology partners to ensure quality, safety, and successful delivery.
• Lead technical reviews, governance meetings, and project workshops.
• Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and operational handover activities.
• Drive automation standardization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC/SCADA

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Job description

Daniels Health in the United States is seeking a Project Manager - Industrial Automation to lead end-to-end automation projects across our facilities, from concept through commissioning. This role emphasizes delivering transformative automation initiatives with PLCs, SCADA, robotics, HMI, and IIoT, coordinating with engineering, operations, and vendors nationwide.

The position requires extensive project management skills, strong safety/compliance awareness, and willingness to travel across the