Automation Manager

apartmentCareer Transitions, LLC placeEdinburgh calendar_month6/7/26

Automation Manager

Full-Time

Edinburgh, IN

Compensation DOE: Up to $130K

Meet your talent advisor Desmond Nugent

A growing, established manufacturer is seeking an Automation Manager to lead automation strategy and execution within a high-volume plastics environment. This role will drive improvements across injection operations, material handling, and plant-wide automation systems.

What you will be doing as a Automation Manager:

Lead development and optimization of automation systems supporting injection molding and secondary operations
Oversee robotics, conveyors, AGVs, and end-of-arm tooling performance and reliability
Partner cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot automation issues and lead root cause analysis to reduce downtime
Manage preventive maintenance programs for automated systems
Supervise and develop automation/maintenance team members
Collaborate with vendors and integrators on new technologies and system upgrades
Maintain PLC/HMI/robot programs, documentation, and system backups
Support capital projects through cost analysis and ROI justification
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

What you will need as a Automation Manager:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of automation leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), robotics (Fanuc, UR, etc.), and controls systems
Background in robot-to-machine integration, conveyors, and AGV systems
Experience with sensors, pneumatics, and end-of-arm tooling
Proven leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Send resume to Desmond Nugent

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