Senior Industrial Automation Specialist

Caliberr Staffing; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing seeks a Senior Industrial Automation Specialist to act as a technical authority, optimizing complex production systems and mentoring staff to maintain peak facility output.

You will lead large-scale equipment overhauls, drive maintenance excellence, and deliver hands-on training for engineering personnel across multiple facility locations. The role requires SME capabilities, project leadership, and a strong data-driven approach to gain reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation or high-volume manufacturing.
• 2+ years in project management or team leadership.
• Demonstrated SME on complex production machinery.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Travel up to 75% to support multiple facility locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority to drive operational excellence and reliability of production systems.
• Lead diagnostic evaluations to identify wear and optimize performance.
• Perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime and extend system longevity.
• Lead teams in annual machine rebuilds and major overhauls.
• Provide expert guidance to plant maintenance teams on complex production challenges.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training modules for engineering personnel.
• Assess staff skills through evaluations and coaching.
• Contribute to strategic facility maintenance planning and long-term process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Subject matter expert

Data-driven problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio)

Job description

As a Senior Industrial Automation Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority, driving the operational excellence and reliability of complex production systems. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing machine performance, mentoring technical staff, and executing large-scale equipment overhauls to ensure peak facility output.

About the Role

As a Senior Industrial Automation Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority, driving the operational excellence and reliability of complex production systems. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing machine performance, mentoring technical staff, and executing large-scale equipment overhauls to ensure peak facility output.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to identify mechanical wear and optimize machine center performance.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis to implement corrective measures that minimize downtime and enhance system longevity.
• Lead and collaborate within specialized teams to execute annual machine rebuilds and major equipment overhauls.
• Provide expert technical guidance to plant maintenance teams to resolve complex production challenges.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training modules to elevate the technical proficiency of engineering personnel.
• Assess and validate the skill levels of technical staff through structured evaluations and on-the-job coaching.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of facility maintenance and long-term process improvements.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation or a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of 2+ years in project management or team leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex production machinery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio) for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to support various facility locations.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or automation roles.
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on data-driven problem solving.