Senior Manager, Automation

more-jobs; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Proclinical seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead automation across design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of manufacturing process equipment in a regulated Raleigh facility.

You will drive automation strategy, ensure reliability, and manage a team of automation engineers supporting critical IT/OT infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms including DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES, Historian and related systems.
• Experience supporting process equipment within highly regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Understanding of computerised system design, operation, maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance requirements and quality systems within regulated environments.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), maintenance management systems and related infrastructure technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead automation activities related to design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of manufacturing process equipment and automation systems.
• Provide leadership to a team of automation engineers supporting site operations.
• Develop and execute automation strategies aligned with site and global objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Own process-related computerized systems and ensure ongoing compliance and performance.
• Establish, monitor and improve KPIs for automation and control systems.
• Manage change control activities and CAPA processes for automation systems.
• Serve as SME during investigations, inspections and regulatory audits.
• Support lifecycle management and documentation development (U requirements, functional specs, detailed design).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality and technical services for new processes and improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders, vendors and contractors to align with standards and project requirements.
• Support long-term facility, equipment and technology roadmaps with strategic input.
• Promote knowledge sharing, training, and development within the automation team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Support digitalisation initiatives and adoption of emerging automation technologies.

Kenntnisse

Automation leadership

DCS/PLC/SCADA

MES/Historian

IT/OT integration

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

MES

Historian

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Manager - Permanent - Raleigh, NC

Passionate about industrial automation, digital transformation, and operational excellence? Join us to lead the next generation of manufacturing technology.

We are seeking an experienced automation leader to oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems within a regulated production environment. Reporting to the site technology leadership team, this position will lead a team of automation engineers responsible for supporting critical process equipment and IT/OT infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving automation strategy, ensuring operational reliability, and delivering innovative solutions that support manufacturing excellence. This position requires strong technical expertise across automation platforms, process equipment, and compliance-focused environments.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience supporting industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms including DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES, Historian, and related systems.
• Experience supporting process equipment within highly regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Thorough understanding of computerised system design, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance requirements, and quality systems within regulated environments.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), maintenance management systems, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation practices.

Desired Skills

• Automation Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• IT/OT Integration
• SCADA Systems
• PLC Programming and Support
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Process Control
• Data Historian Platforms
• Digital Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Computerised Systems Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Change Management
• Technical Leadership

The Senior Manager's responsibilities will be:

• Lead automation activities related to the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of manufacturing process equipment and automation systems.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of automation engineers supporting site operations.
• Develop and execute automation strategies aligned with site and global business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the owner of process-related computerised systems and ensure their ongoing compliance and performance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators for automation and control systems.
• Manage change control activities and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes related to automation systems.
• Act as subject matter expert during investigations, inspections, and regulatory audits involving automation platforms.
• Support lifecycle management activities, including the development and maintenance of technical documentation such as user requirements, functional specifications, and detailed design specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, and technical services teams to support new process introductions and operational improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with technical standards and project requirements.
• Support long-term facility, equipment, and technology roadmaps through strategic engineering input.
• Promote knowledge sharing, training, and development within the automation engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Support digitalisation initiatives and the adoption of emerging automation technologies.

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