Manager Automation Systems

Top Prospect Group; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Top Prospect Group seeks an Manager Automation Systems to lead design and implementation of automation solutions at our Milford, CT facility. You will supervise engineering and field service teams, coordinate projects, and align designs with customer specs and cost targets.

This role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 7+ years in mechanical systems, CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, and CRM familiarity (Salesforce). Occasional travel and a strong analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the analysis and design of mechanical systems.
• Experience managing a technical or engineering team.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CRM and sales applications, such as Salesforce.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• PLC programming knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design automation systems and machinery.
• Direct engineering and field service activities to install and optimize systems.
• Develop customer design proposals and specifications.
• Collaborate with customers on applications engineering and technical sales.
• Oversee purchasing, manufacturing, final assembly, and installation.
• Ensure conformance to designs, quality, and budget.
• Travel to trade shows and customer visits as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

PLC programming

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Manager Automation Systems

Location: Onsite Milford CT

Type: Direct Hire Full Time

Salary: $100-130K DOE Plus discretionary Bonus and Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

The Automation Engineering Manager researches, plans, directs, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and automation systems. This position directs and coordinates activities related to the design, fabrication, application, installation, and optimization of automation systems. The role also supervises, guides, and trains engineering and field service personnel.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise engineering professionals and field service technicians.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work and establish performance goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Address employee concerns, resolve problems, and support a positive work environment.

Operations

• Research, analyze, and develop customer design proposals, quotations, and specifications.
• Perform applications engineering and technical sales functions in collaboration with customers.
• Design products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, motors, machinery, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and heat-transfer systems.
• Plan and direct engineering personnel in the design and fabrication of machinery and equipment.
• Direct activities related to purchasing, manufacturing, final assembly, inspection, shipment, and installation of equipment.
• Ensure systems conform to engineering designs, customer specifications, quality requirements, and established cost parameters.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to improve system performance and eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Manage operating expenses within the overall engineering budget and report on budgetary performance.
• Travel as needed for trade shows, applications engineering activities, customer visits, and other business-related activities.

Safety

• Comply with EH& S policies and all applicable regulatory and company safety requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, practices, or environmental concerns to management to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follow all product safety and quality standards.
• Follow GMP requirements related to food-contact packaging as applicable to the position.
• Follow product defense standards and comply with applicable SQF requirements.

Minimum Requirements

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Seven years of related experience in the analysis and design of mechanical systems.
• Experience managing a technical or engineering team preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CRM and sales applications, such as Salesforce, preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to apply statistical concepts such as frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, standard deviation, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions, mathematical formulas, diagrams, and other technical information.
• Ability to work effectively with both abstract and concrete variables.
• PLC programming knowledge preferred.

About Us

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.