Automation Production Manager - York, PA

Engel

  • York, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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!ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Warehouse Associate in our onsite Warehouse in York. ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks' PTO, personal time off, employer paid life insurance, long and short term disability, and an employee-centric environment.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 execution.
  • Act as the main point of contact for departmental issues and support team performance through coaching and mentorship.
  • Lead by example, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  • Provide technical guidance and take responsibility for the technical output and quality assurance of automation projects.
  • Support problem-solving and maintain high engineering standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Serve as the central communication link between project managers, designers, and customers.
  • Ensure alignment across departments through proactive communication, status reporting, and coordination.
  • Continuously 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 wiring.
  • Verify power and communication systems, and ensure functional integrity.
  • Oversee software installation, debugging, and safety validation per international safety standards.
  • Configure and optimize parameters, sequences, and robotic positions in alignment with project specifications.
  • Ensure system performance and quality conforms to the sales order and design intent.
  • Participate 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 cells.
  • Lead on-site installation and commissioning, including mechanical/electrical installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  • Ensure completion of SAT documentation and successful sign-off with the customer.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducational/Training Requirement:
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics
Experience:
  • Minimum of 6 years' related experience in robotic or automation is required
  • Preferred Robot experience: KUKA, Staubli, ABB, Fanuc
  • Preferred Control experience: Siemens, Allen Bradley
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), control system processors, industrial instrumentation, control system analog & digital I/O, control system networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet, Profinet)
  • Knowledge in graphical & ladder logic programming code
  • Knowledge in reading mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
  • Perform work on multiple projects and tasks
  • Articulate technical information exchanges in both verbal and written form
  • Operation of an overhead crane and forklift
  • Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally
(e.g., employees within and outside of own department) and externally to ENGEL Machinery
(e.g., customers), mainly to supply and/or interpret information.OTHER REQUIREMENTSTravel Requirements:
  • Travel time per year: 5-10%
  • Travel period: up to 2 weeks
  • Travel to other countries is required
  • Valid 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 2016/2017 ENGEL's turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 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.

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