Robotics & Automation Engineering Manager

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. partners with a growing robotics and industrial automation company in Central Kentucky to hire an Engineering Manager with a mechanical focus.

This hands-on leadership role directs a small mechanical engineering team, guides design of custom robotics and automation systems, and serves as a technical resource for customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks), and a background in automation integration plus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Robotics and industrial automation experience required.
• Previous engineering leadership or team lead experience.
• Strong background in custom machine/system design.
• Automation integrator experience strongly preferred.
• SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD experience.
• Automotive automation experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering degree preferred; significant relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small mechanical engineering team.
• Provide technical direction for custom robotics and automation systems.
• Oversee mechanical design from concept through build and implementation.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineers, customers, and internal teams.
• Review designs, troubleshoot challenges, and improve engineering processes.
• Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, project management, and leadership.
• Help maintain project schedules and engineering standards.

Skills

Experience 7+ years

Leadership experience

Custom machine design

Automation integration

Robotics and automation

Communication skills

Automotive automation

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

BS, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Direct Recruiters, Inc. partners with a growing robotics and industrial automation company in Central Kentucky to hire an Engineering Manager with a mechanical focus.

This hands-on leadership role directs a small mechanical engineering team, guides design of custom robotics and automation systems, and serves as a technical resource for customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks), and a background in automation integration plus