Automated Systems Engineer

The Automated Systems Engineer Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial automation systems. This role leads automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

• Define and execute the long-term strategy and roadmap for industrial automation systems
• Align automation initiatives with operational, safety, and business objectives
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices for automation and control systems
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Safety, and Executive Leadership to identify automation opportunities
• Lead capital planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis for automation investments
• Act as the senior technical authority for industrial automation systems, controls, and integrations
• Design, review, and approve system architectures involving PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, sensors, and control networks
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, controls, and system-integration issues
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and production rollouts of automation solutions
• Evaluate and implement new automation technologies, vendors, and platforms
• Lead, mentor, and develop automated systems engineers and technical teams
• Oversee multiple automation projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and budget
• Coordinate internal resources and external vendors, contractors, and system integrators
• Ensure systems comply with safety, regulatory, cybersecurity, and quality requirements
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement