Engineering Operations Manager

Engineering & Operations Manager

Automationtechies is partnering with a global engineering services company specializing in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and critical infrastructure in search of an Engineering & Operations Manager to lead their US business. This is a direct hire opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded leader ready to build and grow a US operation with the full backing of an established international firm behind them.

This role offers a strong base salary with annual performance bonus, a meaningful ownership stake with a vesting path, 401(k) with up to 4% employer match, medical coverage with 80% employer contribution, 20 days PTO, and 10 paid holidays.

Location is flexible with a strong preference for the East Coast — Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and the Delaware Valley are of particular interest.

Overview:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the US business including engineering delivery, resource planning, project performance, and team development.
• Own projects from initial scope and design through implementation, commissioning, and closeout managing budgets, schedules, scope changes, and risks throughout.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across industrial automation and control systems including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, process control, and industrial networks.
• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for customers and contribute directly to engineering assignments, design reviews, troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, develop new opportunities, and lead scoping, estimating, and proposal preparation.
• Hire, mentor, and develop the US engineering team as the business scales.
• Be highly chargeable on project delivery in the early stages (70–80%) with that percentage reducing as the team grows around you.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or a closely related field.
• System integrator background required — you know how to start from a blank page, understand customer requirements, whiteboard a solution, and turn it into an architecture and a cost estimate.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience across Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Solid HMI/SCADA experience across platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or Siemens
• Practical knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control panels, electrical drawings, and industrial communications networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects and technical teams including workload planning, mentoring, and accountability for delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, develop proposals, and win project work.
• ISA-95 Level 1,2 and 3 experience including MES or industrial data operations a strong plus.
• Industry experience in food and beverage, life sciences, CPG, water and wastewater, or energy a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently to customer sites across the US.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.