Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly & Test Process (US Region)
Gurnee, ILAll locationsGurnee, ILSalisbury, NCHunt Valley, MDDallas, TXAlbuquerque, NMAuburn Hills, MIMebane, NCMemphis, TNMonument, COBoston, MAElmira, NYGrand Junction, COPrince George, VAClaremont, NHSalt Lake City/Grantsville, UTSt. Petersburg/Tampa, FLFlorence, KYMinneapolis, MN On-site
$100,100–$180,200 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We are looking for a regional Automation Lead – Manufacturing Assembly & Test Process (US Region) to support new and existing sites throughout the US. This role can be based in either of the three preferred sites for reduced overall travel. As the Automation Lead – Manufacturing Assembly & Test Process , you will lead the strategy, design, and deployment of advanced automation systems that improve quality, safety, and operational efficiency. This role will drive the company’s automation roadmap by developing and implementing a manual → semi auto → full auto strategy – Assembly & Test across manufacturing operations. You will lead initiatives focused on ROI driven automation , helping the organization scale production through smarter assembly systems, automated testing, robotics, and integrated manufacturing technologies.
What you'll bring
- Robotic handling
- Tray & pallet automation
- Vision guided assembly
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, assembly automation, or automated test engineering environments.
- Proven experience implementing automated assembly lines in high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Experience with robotics, PLCs, automated inspection systems, and industrial automation controls.
- Hands-on experience with: • Screw driving / torque automation
- Automated test systems
- Demonstrated success leading ROI driven automation projects with measurable operational impact.
- Experience supporting manufacturing transformation initiatives involving manual → semi auto → full auto strategy – Assembly & Test implementations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and line balancing methodologies preferred.