Your Job
The Automation Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing our manufacturing, processing, and production equipment through automation. This position requires a balance of technical expertise and managerial skills to oversee, develop, modify, and integrate advanced electronic control systems and electro-mechanical concepts. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the automation of industrial tasks, ensuring efficient operations, and driving innovation.
Our Team
At Molex, we drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing through advanced automation solutions. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes us a leader in the industry. We are now seeking a dedicated and dynamic Automation Engineering Manager to join our engineering team and lead the charge in developing and integrating cutting-edge computer-controlled electronic systems.
What You Will Do
- Develop, modify, and integrate computer-controlled electronic and mechanical systems for industrial automation.
- Apply advanced electronic control systems to enhance manufacturing, processing, and production equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues related to automation and proactively seek information to solve problems.
- Balance between management responsibilities and technical knowledge to lead and coach a team of engineers and technicians.
- Provide support for molding and assembly in automation issues, focusing on tools like End arm tooling and MIR robots, as well as Daifucu automatic warehouses.
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure efficient operation of the automation function.
- Focus on results, innovation, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Completed engineering degree with substantial experience in similar positions.
- Strong experience in the control and automation of integrated systems (alarms, signals among others).
- Certification or strong knowledge in PMP (Project Management Process) or Agile methodologies is a plus.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, (Siemens PLC will be ideal but not a must).
- Advanced proficiency in English.
- Knowledge and experience in budget management.
- Excellent leadership skills to manage and guide a team of engineers and technicians.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Agility and a passion for innovation.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and researching solutions.
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
- Focus on achieving results through effective automation.
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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