Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly Process
About the role
US region
Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus Available!
manual to semi-automated to fully automated systems
cost, quality, throughput, FPY, and scalability
ROI-driven automation solutions
deployed across the US region.
What will you do?
- Define and drive the automation roadmap
for
manufacturing assembly and test processes
, aligned with business objectives and regional manufacturing strategies.
- Develop and deploy
manual → semi-automatic → fully automatic assembly and test strategies
, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.
- Lead
ROI-driven automation projects
, including feasibility studies, business cases, and risk assessments.
- Design and implement
automated assembly lines
Screw driving and torque-controlled automation
Robotic part handling
Tray and pallet-based material flow systems
Vision-guided assembly and inspection
- Drive line balancing through automation
, optimizing cycle time, throughput, and labor efficiency across assembly operations.
- Develop
changeover-friendly tooling and automation concepts
to support high-mix, low- to mid-volume manufacturing environments.
- Lead the deployment of
automated test stations
First Pass Yield (FPY)
, data capture, and process control.
- Collaborate with Controls and IT teams on
controls architecture, software solutions, and manufacturing data integration
(PLC, HMI, MES, traceability).
- Manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, controls, IT, suppliers) to deliver automation projects
on time and within budget
.
- Establish
standardized automation best practices
, documentation, and training across regional sites.
- Provide
technical leadership and mentoring
to automation engineers and site teams.
- Stay current on emerging
assembly automation, robotics, vision, and digital manufacturing technologies
How will you get here?
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering
, or related technical discipline required
- Master's degree preferred
•
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Experience
- 8+ years
of progressive experience in
manufacturing automation
assembly and test processes
5+ years
technical leadership or regional role
supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Proven experience implementing: • Automated assembly lines
- Robotic systems (robot handling, screw driving, loading/unloading)
- Vision systems for assembly guidance and inspection
- Automated test systems and data capture
- Strong background in
ROI justification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong understanding of automation line design
,
line balancing
changeover-friendly concepts
- Expertise in
controls systems
, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and software integration
- Experience working with
robotic platforms
, motion systems, torque tools, and vision systems
- Solid knowledge of
manufacturing data integration
, test data, and traceability systems
- Excellent
project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership levels
- Willingness and ability to travel
up to 50% within the US
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