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Department Manager - Automation - Re-Location

Position Description

Automation Department Manager

Customer-Facing Leadership Role

Salary Range: $(phone number removed) (based on experience) 

Bonus: Annual bonus based on department profitability 

Travel: Some travel required (paid per diem)

Relocation Assistance: Negotiable during interview process



Position Overview

The Automation Department Manager will lead a team of approximately five highly skilled individuals, many with strong personalities and deep technical knowledge. Success in this role requires the ability to unify the team, earn trust, and lead through influence, while remaining actively involved in project execution and customer engagement.

This is not a desk job. The ideal candidate is a doer who is comfortable working directly with customers, troubleshooting systems, supporting the team in the field, and driving results.


Technical Focus
  • Approximately 80% controls and system automation, 20% robotics
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • PLC programming
  • HMI development
  • Industrial equipment automation and system integration
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight to the automation team
  • Sales and technical experience sufficient to support customer proposals, scope development, Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Department Management
  • Operations, Financial & Strategic Responsibilities
  • Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement


Skills & Competencies
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • College degree and/or minimum 5 years of industrial or commercial automation experience
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

 


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* Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
* Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
* Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
* Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
* Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
* Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
* Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
* Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
* Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
* Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
* Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.



Additional Information

Employment Type: Full-Time    
Position Location: Nashville, Tennessee


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