Automation Engineering Supervisor

Automation Engineering Supervisor

Location: Fort Worth Alliance, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Automation Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading and bringing up automation engineering engineers for the automation project introduction, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting management for automation equipment and automated systems used in electronics manufacturing. This position ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and performance both of team and machinery to meet production and quality objectives, while driving customer collaboration and introducing cutting-edge technologies to the manufacturing process. Automation Engineering Supervisor collaborates closely with manufacturing teams across to manufacturing engineering, operation, and quality teams to support continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Team Bring up

• Planning the technical implementation resource and timeline, managing the data conversion, and performing the solution deployment and installation
• Lead the training and mentoring to the junior engineering engineers in the team
• Facilitate team in ramping up & updating their knowledge to constantly meet customers needs for resolutions in terms of process, soft-skill and technical capability
• Responsible for delivery enabling, including capability/capacity planning and resources plan implementation
• Collaborate with management team to implement strategic plan, improvement initiatives and re-engineer processes where appropriate and necessary

Automation Equipment Implementation and Maintenance

• Coordinate with Automation HC, WUS IE team and vendors for equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning for new production lines
• Participle integration of new automation equipment, vision inspection, and related systems
• Lead automation system calibration activities to ensure proper functionality before handoff to production
• Lead automation equipment preventive and corrective maintenance management
• Lead RCCA activities for diagnose and repair automation equipment failures
• Participate technical engineering activities on identify root causes of equipment failures and corrective actions

Process Support

• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support production line changes, tooling adjustments, and process optimizations
• Implement maintenance best practices to minimize unplanned downtime
• Execute RCCA with PDCA process including error preventing actions

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EHS, and company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all tools, parts, and equipment are handled and stored properly
• Participate in equipment safety audits and corrective action implementation

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in automated system implementation, vendor management, equipment maintenance, preferably in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or automated production environments

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and experience in implementing automated equipment, with knowledge of mainstream market technologies
• Familiarity with engineering management processes, capable of effectively planning and executing projects
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills, able to interact effectively with teams and clients
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings
• Experience with automation machine design in 3D/2D tools, SolidWorks or Creo and AutoCAD

Software Knowledge: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), Microsoft Office

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation

Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and occasional high noise levels

May require work in cleanroom or ESD-controlled areas and adherence to static control procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or platforms
• Regular lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of heavier components with mechanical assistance
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling tools, wiring, and delicate mechanical parts
• Visual acuity to read mechanical drawings, detect equipment malfunctions, and inspect parts
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and occasionally confined spaces