Senior Automation Project Manager
- Lead complex automation and systems integration projects from design through startup and customer handoff.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for project execution, ensuring successful delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee equipment installation, commissioning activities, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Support the integration of robotics, automated material handling systems, controls platforms, and other advanced automation technologies.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in project engineering, automation, controls, robotics, systems integration, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success managing complex engineering projects from concept through implementation.
- Experience working with industrial automation systems, robotics, PLCs, controls, material handling systems, or integrated equipment solutions.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including budget and schedule management.
- Customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead innovative automation projects that utilize cutting-edge technologies.
- Play a visible role within a growing and highly respected engineering team.
- Work on projects that have a direct impact on leading research and technical organizations.
- Enjoy significant project ownership, technical autonomy, and career growth opportunities.
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