Senior Automation Strategy & Programs Leader

Humcap, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Humcap, Inc. seeks a seasoned Automation Strategy & Leadership professional to define and execute the site and program level automation roadmap aligned with global manufacturing strategy.

You will identify high‑impact opportunities across assembly, test, material handling, packaging and inspection to drive ROI. Lead technology selection, standardization, and deployment while overseeing robotics, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, testers and MES/ERP integration to improve throughput, yield, uptime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10–12+ years in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering, electronics or high-volume manufacturing.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing automation teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in factory automation, robotics, and process optimization.
• PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial controls.
• Vision systems, robotics integration, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end automation projects with measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
• Experience supporting NPI and scaling automation solutions in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to lead capacity planning, line design, and automation strategy for manufacturing operations.
• Experience collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and equipment vendors for automation deployment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, data analytics, digital manufacturing) is a strong plus.
• Experience in cost justification, ROI analysis, and capital equipment planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept, feasibility, ROI analysis through design, build, validation and handover to production.
• Manage multiple concurrent automation programs with timelines, budgets and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, performance, and cost objectives.
• Oversee automation system architecture including robotics, PLCs, vision, conveyors, testers, and MES/ERP integration.
• Provide technical guidance to automation, controls, and software teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to ensure automation supports throughput, yield and uptime goals.
• Drive reduction in labor dependency, cycle time, defects and operational variation.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups with automated solutions.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, yield, and cost per unit through automation investment.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Vision systems

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MES/ERP integration

Industrial controls

Job description

Humcap, Inc. seeks a seasoned Automation Strategy & Leadership professional to define and execute the site and program level automation roadmap aligned with global manufacturing strategy.

You will identify high‑impact opportunities across assembly, test, material handling, packaging and inspection to drive ROI. Lead technology selection, standardization, and deployment while overseeing robotics, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, testers and MES/ERP integration to improve throughput, yield, uptime