Manager, Automation Engineering

Milacron is looking for a Manager, Automation Engineering & Integrated Systems to join our team in Batavia, OH. In this position, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Milacron's automation engineering capabilities, supporting customer automation solutions, and driving integrated automation projects from concept through implementation.

Work You'll Do:

• Lead the technical strategy, development, and execution of automation and integrated systems projects.
• Build and expand Milacron's automation engineering capability in partnership with the Automation Product Manager.
• Support automation quotations, scope development, customer requirements, and solution design activities.
• Evaluate automation suppliers, robotics partners, and system integration technologies.
• Develop innovative automation concepts and customized customer solutions.
• Establish engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices for automation projects.
• Lead customer technical reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and project execution support activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop automation engineering talent while helping build a growing team.
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering, Applications Engineering, Service, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Direct the technical approach of the automation group and develop system interfaces for automation applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields required. Engineering degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in automation, robotics, controls, capital equipment, or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience with robotics integration and manufacturing automation systems.
• Strong customer-facing communication, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms preferred.
• Experience supporting quotations, proposal development, and capital project estimating preferred.
• Greenfield facility startup or automation capability buildout experience preferred.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, packaging, automotive, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working with service teams on automation training, commissioning, or customer support preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-30%.

Reports To: Sr. Director, Production Engineering

Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry. The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America.