Automation Production Manager - York, PA

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation built on decades of experience With a dynamic workplace ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements ensuring sustainable global growth The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees Do you have what it takes to spur game changing innovation generate creative solutions and add world class value to our customers Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and experienced Automation Production Manager to manage and guide a team of technicians in the assembly installation troubleshooting and commissioning of ENGEL industrial automation systems This role involves hands on technical work oversight of factory and site acceptance testing and coordination with cross functional teams to ensure systems are delivered and performing to specification Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise daily team activities assign and schedule team members to projects and ensure timely project executionAct as the main point of contact for departmental issues and support team performance through coaching and mentorshipLead by example fostering a culture of creativity continuous improvement and accountabilityProvide technical guidance and take responsibility for the technical output and quality assurance of automation projectsSupport problem solving and maintain high engineering standards throughout the project lifecycleServe as the central communication link between project managers designers and customersEnsure alignment across departments through proactive communication status reporting and coordinationContinuously develop document and improve team workflows tools and processes to drive efficiency and innovation Project Execution & Supervision Lead the assembly and installation of automation and robotic systems including hardware and wiringVerify power and communication systems and ensure functional integrityOversee software installation debugging and safety validation per international safety standardsConfigure and optimize parameters sequences and robotic positions in alignment with project specificationsEnsure system performance and quality conforms to the sales order and design intentParticipate meeting for concept review to support the design of upcoming projects Testing & Commissioning Manage and perform Factory Acceptance Testing FAT including dry and full cycles of automation cellsLead on site installation and commissioning including mechanicalelectrical installation and Site Acceptance Testing SATEnsure completion of SAT documentation and successful sign off with the customer QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EducationalTraining Requirement Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics Experience Minimum of 6 years related experience in robotic or automation is requiredPreferred Robot experience KUKA Staubli ABB FanucPreferred Control experience Siemens Allen Bradley Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent troubleshooting skills with high attention to detailKnowledge of Human Machine Interfaces HMI control system processors industrial instrumentation control system analog & digital IO control system networks EtherCAT Ethernet ProfinetKnowledge in graphical & ladder logic programming codeKnowledge in reading mechanical drawings pneumatic and electrical schematicsPerform work on multiple projects and tasksArticulate technical information exchanges in both verbal and written formOperation of an overhead crane and forkliftGood communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally eg employees within and outside of own department and externally to ENGEL Machinery eg customers mainly to supply andor interpret information OTHER REQUIREMENTS Travel Requirements Travel time per year 5 10Travel period up to 2 weeksTravel to other countries is requiredValid passport is required WHY ENGEL The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades This is because as a family run company we rely on long standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing We see ourselves as a driving innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility innovation and self responsibility of all of its employees and business units This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees including health dental LTD and life insurance 401k with match contribution to HSA Dependent and Health FSA vacation pay and holiday pay We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines Today the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers and automation In 20162017 ENGELs turnover totaled approximately 136 billion euros worldwide with 5900 employees across nine production plants in Europe North America and Asia China and Korea and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading edge production systems