Onsite Automation Engineering Lead

Kids for the Future; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TWG Systems Inc. is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead the onsite maintenance of automated material handling systems at a customer facility in Buda, TX.

This customer-facing role requires strong leadership, engineering judgement, and hands-on support across electrical, mechanical, and software domains. You will coordinate maintenance, manage a resident automation team, drive incident resolution, and ensure safety and contractual compliance while engaging with the Lifetime Services

Qualifications

• Supervising a maintenance team in a factory or warehouse with automation equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment and automation.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and automation controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the customer facility and TGW Lifetime Services; attend meetings and ensure contractual obligations.
• Develop rapport with customer operations staff and identify system improvements.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities, including PPM, rapid-response troubleshooting, and repair of automated equipment.
• Lead incident management and root-cause analysis efforts for onsite issues.
• Oversee TGW personnel onsite; participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Manage budget requirements for onsite support and ensure cost controls.
• Ensure health and safety compliance; lead on-site investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Lifetime Services to document issues and share lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mechatronics troubleshooting

CMMS

Communication

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

TWG Systems Inc. is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead the onsite maintenance of automated material handling systems at a customer facility in Buda, TX.

This customer-facing role requires strong leadership, engineering judgement, and hands-on support across electrical, mechanical, and software domains. You will coordinate maintenance, manage a resident automation team, drive incident resolution, and ensure safety and contractual compliance while engaging with the Lifetime Services