Automation Engineering Manager

WHO WE ARE Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry.

We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions.

Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT The Automation Manageris responsible forproviding technical leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management for a multidisciplinary automation team supporting advanced manufacturing systems.

This role oversees the development, integration, and lifecycle management of high-voltage power supply systems, electronics controller firmware, and C#-based control software for next-generation equipment.

The Automation Manager leads software and controls engineering efforts usingRSLogixfor Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based control platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions.

In addition, this role directs robotics automation for semiconductor wafer handling and processing, driving high reliability, precision, and safety in cleanroom environments.

The Automation Manager aligns technical execution with businessobjectives, mentors engineering teams, and ensures compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best practices in semiconductor manufacturing automation.

Achievement ofobjectivesmust include anoverridingcommitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility.

Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Technical Experience Very strongmechanical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand assembly drawings and P&IDs.

Familiarity with ultra-low pressure vacuum systems and vacuum measurement is highly desired.

Solid foundation in basic electronics, passive components, NPN/PNP switches, as well as electrical power distribution, transformers, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.

Competence and confidence to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits using schematics and DMM.

Possess an aptitude to acquirenew technical knowledge organically and a desire for lifelong learning.

Managerial Experience Haveparticipatedin and led automation (or other engineering) projects throughout the development lifecycle.

Familiarity with engineering processes, including document control procedures, and source code control, like Git.

Experience leading and motivating individual contributors, maximizing their unique strengths, and mentoring where needed to drive continuous improvement.

Recognize when progress has slowed and help guide subordinates towards solutions to difficult and complex problems.

Maintain internal project schedules and employee priorities to ensure on-time reven...