Automation Manager
Automation Manager
Coilcraft, a successful privately-held company based in Cary, IL, renowned globally for its high-quality passive electronic components, operates across diverse industries such as telecommunications, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics. We seek an Automation Manager to lead our in-house high-speed automation department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and effective leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the automation design for various products and assemblies, leveraging expertise in electronic controls, pneumatic actuators, mechanical systems, and operator interfaces.
Supervise the development of new automation concepts and specifications or enhancements to existing products, incorporating input from multiple sources (manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, marketing, etc.).
Manage the setting, implementation, and maintenance of work schedules to ensure timely project completion.
Observe the work and performance of machine builders and design engineers, actively resolving any obstacles or issues.
Recommend and implement measures to enhance production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
Provide technical support by furnishing information and answers to other engineers, departments, and customers.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in design engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- 7+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead teams, communicate priorities effectively, and drive projects forward.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Capability to collaborate with global teams, with potential for international travel.
We Offer:
- Affiliation with a globally recognized company known for quality.
- Excellent growth opportunities for high achievers.
- Competitive market salary.
- Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, holidays, vacation building to 4 weeks in 10 years, sick time, and 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering -
Industries
Robotics Engineering
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