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Director of Automation Engineering
Not specifiedFull-timeEngineering ManagementMachinery Manufacturing
Lead a multidisciplinary automation organization at a startup developing digital printing technology for optical lens coatings. Own the automation roadmap and delivery of software, controls, mechanics, and electrical engineering solutions from research and development through customer deployment and
Responsibilities
- Provide disciplinary and operational leadership for mechanics, software, controls, and electrical engineering teams
- Manage software and controls delivery from concept and development through deployment
- Lead research, design, and development of automation technologies for industrial equipment
- Oversee technology deployment and integration at customer sites
- Provide ongoing technical support for deployed solutions
- Own the automation roadmap and drive execution toward technology and business milestones
- Coordinate with systems engineering, process, materials, integration and testing, operations, and customer support teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Extensive management experience leading multidisciplinary teams across mechanics, software, controls, and electrical engineering
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong background in machine development, industrial automation, motion control, and software architecture
- Experience managing complete technology lifecycles from research and development through field deployment and customer support
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and accountability skills
- Ability to combine system-level thinking with deep technical expertise and work effectively under pressure
Nice to have
- Experience in the printing industry