Automation Technical Team Lead

An Automation Technical Team Lead responsible for overseeing the technical performance and reliability of the Automation Technicians on multiple shifts. This role provides hands-on technical leadership while ensuring automation strategies align with production needs, quality requirements, and business objectives within a regulated manufacturing environment. Required:5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated environmentStrong knowledge and experience with PLC'sDemonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or acting in a Senior technical roleAbility to effectively communicate with all levels of the organizationExcellent computer skills a must (Excel, Word, Power Point)Strong problem solving, communication and customer-facing skillsAbility to make data driven recommendations and decisionsBachelor's degree in engineering or related years of experienceSkills and Responsibilities:Ensure staffing levels and technical expertise align with a specific engineering project workload and priorities, including resource prioritization and escalation when constraints impact delivery.Coach, mentor, and develop automation technicians by creating targeted training plans, supporting skill growth in engineering and monitoring progress.Analyze production and inspection performance and develop corrective action plans to increase yield and reduce downtime. Prioritize corrective, preventative, and breakdown maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and support qualification and validation activities for new and existing automated equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ).Assist with generation and maintenance of automation-related process documentation.Key Performance ObjectivesShort Term: (0 to 3 months)Learn about Companies Vision and Guiding Principles.Learn the Companies systems to understand and be able to communicate to all levels of the organization.Assist in developing and executing automation strategies aligned with business and production needs.Learn Companies Quality System and SOP requirements.Midterm: (3 to 6 months)Provide coaching, mentorship and training to our automation technicians.Become Familiar with Customers, Products, Processes, and Management.Identify opportunities to improve automation reliability, standardization, and scalability.Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.Long Term: 6-12 months +Implement changes or enhancements.Expand teamwork; maximize the Company as the employer of choice.Execute on the training and development of the technicians.Pay range: $110K - $130K Great benefits and profit-sharing opportunity! At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries--giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

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