Manager Automation (Manufacturing)
Full-time
HumCap LP
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Senior Manager Automation
Employment Classification : Regular Full-Time Exempt
Location : Plano, TX
About The Company:
Our Cient is a global leader in electronic components and solutions, headquartered in Taiwan. Established in 1975, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence across key areas such as power electronics, optoelectronics, automotive electronics, and cloud infrastructure solutions. our Client serves a diverse customer base worldwide, including top-tier technology companies, by delivering high-quality, reliable products that meet evolving industry standards and performance expectations.
With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, quality management, and continuous innovation, our Client operates manufacturing and R&D facilities across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and advancing next-generation technologies while maintaining a customer-centric approach. Through its global footprint and engineering expertise, our Client continues to play a critical role in enabling modern electronics and supporting the growth of high-tech industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Automation Strategy & Leadership:
- Define and execute the site and program-level automation roadmap aligned with Client's global manufacturing strategy.
- Identify high-impact automation opportunities across assembly, test, material handling, packaging, and inspection processes.
- Lead automation technology selection, standardization, and best-practice deployment.
- Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept, feasibility, and ROI analysis through design, build, validation, and handover to production.
- Manage multiple concurrent automation programs with clear timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, performance, and cost objectives.
- Oversee automation system architecture including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, testers, and MES/ERP integration.
- Provide technical guidance to automation, controls, and software engineering teams.
- Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable.
- 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.
- Track automation KPIs including ROI, OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, and system uptime.
- Control capital expenditures and justify investments through data-driven business cases.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of automation, controls, and engineering professionals.
- Build internal automation capabilities and knowledge sharing across sites.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce upskilling.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10–12+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering, preferably in electronics or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing automation teams, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong 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 of successfully delivering end-to-end automation projects with measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (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 (CAPEX) preferred.
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 10-15% travel, subject to change based on business needs.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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