Technical Operations Manager

Expert Connections

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Proven hands-on technical leadership experience within automation, machinery, field service, or industrial operations
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • PLC and system integration experience; Siemens and EtherCAT experience preferred
  • Field service, equipment installation, and commissioning experience
  • Leadership experience, ideally 3+ years in field service, technical service, or technical operations
  • Experience driving KPIs, continuous improvement, productivity, and 5S
  • Strong customer-facing and cross-cultural communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily technical operations across Service, Applications, Customer Support, and technical testing
  • Provide hands-on support with troubleshooting, installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer escalations
  • Improve service response times, team productivity, workflows, and operational efficiency
  • Establish and track KPIs, priorities, processes, and technical standards
  • Lead onboarding, technical training, and team development
  • Oversee repair/RGA processes, workplace safety, and 5S
  • Coordinate technical projects and operational improvements with international teams
  • Maintain strong communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence a key function in a global organization
  • Access to international collaboration and technical project coordination
  • Hands-on involvement in troubleshooting and operational improvements
  • Emphasis on employee development through training and onboarding
  • Potential for career advancement in a cutting-edge technical environment
Full Job Description
Our client, a global manufacturer of advanced equipment for automated manufacturing and assembly, is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead Service, Applications, Customer Support, and technical operations in Atlanta, GA.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and automation expertise with the ability to drive accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily technical operations across Service, Applications, Customer Support, and technical testing
  • Provide hands-on support with troubleshooting, installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer escalations
  • Improve service response times, team productivity, workflows, and operational efficiency
  • Establish and track KPIs, priorities, processes, and technical standards
  • Lead onboarding, technical training, and team development
  • Oversee repair/RGA processes, workplace safety, and 5S
  • Coordinate technical projects and operational improvements with international teams
  • Maintain strong communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Proven hands-on technical leadership experience within automation, machinery, field service, or industrial operations
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • PLC and system integration experience; Siemens and EtherCAT experience preferred
  • Field service, equipment installation, and commissioning experience
  • Leadership experience, ideally 3+ years in field service, technical service, or technical operations
  • Experience driving KPIs, continuous improvement, productivity, and 5S
  • Strong customer-facing and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Dispensing technology experience is a plus
  • German or Spanish language skills and/or experience working with international teams is a plus
  • Salesforce, Asana, Microsoft Business Central, and CAD/SolidWorks experience is a plus

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