Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Systems Manager to lead the design, development, application, and installation of mechanical and electromechanical automation systems. This role combines engineering leadership, customer interaction, project oversight, and team management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience leading technical teams, and an understanding of automation, controls, and system design.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Automation Systems Manager to lead the design, development, application, and installation of mechanical and electromechanical automation systems. This role combines engineering leadership, customer interaction, project oversight, and team management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience leading technical teams, and an understanding of automation, controls, and system design.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the research, planning, design, fabrication, application, and installation of automation systems.
- Manage, guide, and develop engineering and field service teams.
- Interview, hire, train, and evaluate team members while establishing goals and directing day-to-day work.
- Develop customer design proposals, quotations, and technical specifications.
- Work directly with customers on applications engineering and technical sales activities.
- Design automation products and systems involving instruments, controls, robots, motors, machinery, and mechanical systems.
- Direct engineering personnel in the design and fabrication of machinery and equipment.
- Coordinate activities involving purchasing, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, shipment, and installation.
- Ensure systems meet engineering designs, customer specifications, and cost requirements.
- Evaluate field installations and recommend design improvements to increase system performance and resolve equipment or system issues.
- Manage engineering operating expenses and monitor performance against budget.
- Travel periodically for trade shows, customer meetings, applications engineering activities, and other business needs.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in the analysis and design of mechanical systems.
- Experience managing or leading a technical team is preferred.
- Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with CRM and sales applications such as Salesforce is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and draw sound conclusions.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams, and specifications.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- PLC programming knowledge is preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Haven, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://thepanthergrp.com |
About Company
The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.
With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.
The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.
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