Automation Manager

Weiss-Aug Group

$130K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree in Engineering required
  • At least 5 years of experience in automation; design experience required
  • Management experience preferred
  • Proficient in Solidworks and mechanical systems
  • Familiar with various automation technologies including PLCs, sensors, and robotics

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily team operations and set performance goals
  • Design and quote new automation projects
  • Manage automation build project timelines and deliverables
  • Collaborate on new engineering automation projects to assess needs
  • Interface with vendors for quotes and manage purchasing of equipment
  • Conduct research and procure new systems and components
  • Support hands-on programming, wiring, and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off including holiday, vacation, and sick days
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Wellness Incentive Program through Cigna
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance options
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Sun Life
  • Pet insurance
  • Smoking cessation support program
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Automation Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for quoting, design, help resolve any problems or issues and coordinate all automation projects in the company as well as manage the automation department.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day activities, goal setting, performance management, and development of the team
  • Quote/Design new automation
  • Project Manager for Automation build projects.
  • Is involved in all new Engineering Automation projects to determine and recommend all sensing and automation needs.
  • Interfaces with outside venders and automation suppliers to get quotes and manage outside purchases of automation equipment.
  • Research and purchase any new systems, equipment, hardware, software, components, etc.
  • Hands on programming, wiring, troubleshooting, building, integrating, etc.
  • Mentor team members and provide support for their career development goals


Requirements

  • Four-year college degree in Engineering required
  • At least 5 years of experience in automation; design experience required. Management experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Solidworks
    • Mechanical systems
    • Networking
    • Hardware and software
    • PLC's
    • Drives
    • Vision systems
    • Electrical and pneumatic systems
    • Robots
    • Stamping
    • Molding
    • Presses
    • Auxiliary equipment
    • Automation equipment
    • Sensors
    • Test equipment

This position is at our Fairfield, NJ location.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Other Benefits Include
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Group Life and Accidental Insurance
  • Sun Life - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Smoking Cessation Program
  • Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

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