Senior Automation Engineer – Plant Automation & Projects

Johns Manville; Littleton (AL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex automation projects across plants, partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to deliver safe, scalable solutions. You will evaluate technology options, justify business cases, and manage vendor partnerships while ensuring safety and quality across production lines.

The role requires strong leadership, 8–10 years in engineering, and the ability to drive cradle-to-grave capital projects in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience automating processes in manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and judgment for matrix organizations.
• Ability to drive projects from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate automation projects to improve safety and business outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams and feasibility studies for automation tech.
• Develop short- and long-term automation solutions and business cases.
• Coordinate vendor selection, bids, and purchasing activities.
• Ensure smooth project transitions to capital resources and training.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex automation projects across plants, partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to deliver safe, scalable solutions. You will evaluate technology options, justify business cases, and manage vendor partnerships while ensuring safety and quality across production lines.

The role requires strong leadership, 8–10 years in engineering, and the ability to drive cradle-to-grave capital projects in a manufacturing setting.