Automation Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)

Copeland • Sidney, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! Are you an AUTOMATION ENGINEERING PROFESSINONAL looking for an opportunity to grow and drive next-generation manufacturing technology and process solutions. Our Sidney, OH location has an opening for you as an Automation Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). You will lead robotics and controls engineering teams responsible for researching, developing, designing, and implementing automated manufacturing systems. This role builds the long-term strategy for lights-out manufacturing and drives the research and development of new automated manufacturing technology trends and appropriately integrates the validated technology solutions into our manufacturing facilities of machined components. You’ll define the roadmap, lead the team, and deploy automation that fundamentally changes how we manufacture at scale. This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and cross-functional execution to enable next-generation manufacturing capabilities. As an AMT Automation Manager, You Will: Leadership & Strategy Build, lead, and scale a high-performance robotics and controls engineering team Set clear expectations, technical standards, and execution discipline Develop talented engineers into technical owners and future leaders Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement Establish long-term automation strategies and build actions plans to mature and deliver the next-generation manufacturing capabilities. Partner with advanced manufacturing engineering product, design, quality, IT, and operations teams to align automation strategy with business goals Automation & Controls Engineering Set standards for controls architecture, robotics integration, safety, and system scalability Evaluate, select, and partner with automation vendors, integrators, and technology providers Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Project Management Manage multiple capital automation projects from concept through implementation Develop project requirements, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans Coordinate internal teams and external system integrators Ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field)
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or controls engineering
• 2+ years of people or technical leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse work groups to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Strong experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc) and control systems for machine tending and material handling
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell Compact Logix and PanelView platforms or equivalent)
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (ISO, RIA, NFPA 79, IEC, CE)
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 5-10%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in advanced or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (controls, robotics, vision, electrical, mechanical)
• Capital project management experience ($1M+ automation projects)
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP certification
• Experience working with external OEMs and system integrators globally
• Expertise in in-process gaging or closed-loop machining control
• Experience with SCADA, MES, or Industry 4.0 / IIoT solutions
• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (MIR or equivalent)
• Experience with Machine Vision systems for inspection or robot guidance

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performance robotics and controls engineering team
• Set clear expectations, technical standards, and execution discipline
• Develop talented engineers into technical owners and future leaders
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
• Establish long-term automation strategies and build actions plans to mature and deliver the next-generation manufacturing capabilities.
• Partner with advanced manufacturing engineering product, design, quality, IT, and operations teams to align automation strategy with business goals
• Set standards for controls architecture, robotics integration, safety, and system scalability
• Evaluate, select, and partner with automation vendors, integrators, and technology providers
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Manage multiple capital automation projects from concept through implementation
• Develop project requirements, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
• Coordinate internal teams and external system integrators
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager