Senior Automation & Control Engineering Manager

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Automation Engineering Technical Manager to lead field service operations, maintain complex automation systems, and partner with vendors to implement advanced solutions at the Elkridge, Maryland Distribution Center.

The role emphasizes project budgeting over $100K, KPI development, and safety/compliance across distribution operations. A strong background in PLCs and continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automation/controls engineering.
• Fluent reading, writing, and communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex team operations in field technical service engineering for automation systems.
• Ensure timely maintenance and reliability of automation equipment at the Elkridge, MD distribution center.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to implement tailored automation solutions.
• Manage projects over $100K, including budgeting and governance.
• Develop KPIs and integrate predictive analytics for distribution planning.
• Troubleshoot control systems and PLC logic; ensure change control compliance.
• Provide day-to-day system support and drive safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Alcon is seeking an Automation Engineering Technical Manager to lead field service operations, maintain complex automation systems, and partner with vendors to implement advanced solutions at the Elkridge, Maryland Distribution Center.

The role emphasizes project budgeting over $100K, KPI development, and safety/compliance across distribution operations. A strong background in PLCs and continuous improvement is expected.