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Manager, Automation Engineering

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Germer International

Waterloo, IA (In Person)

$130,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

The Manager of Automation Engineering is a first-line technical leader responsible for overseeing the automation engineering team and ensuring reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of control systems across the site. This individual manages automation resources, develops team capability, and personally leads to high-impact automation projects or system upgrades. The role combines people leadership with hands-on engineering execution, driving continuous improvement in process automation, data systems, and manufacturing reliability.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering (master's preferred). Minimum 7-10 years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead project role. Siemens PC S7 experience is required.
Responsibilities:
Directly supervise and mentor a team of automation engineers, technicians, and/or controls specialists. Serve as project lead or subject matter expert on select automation projects, upgrades, and system integrations. Provide hands-on design, programming, configuration, and commissioning support for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems. Ensure automation systems meet operational, reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, IT, maintenance, quality) to deliver integrated system solutions. Review and approve automation design packages, control narratives, and change control documentation. #GIHP1
Pay:
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person