Senior Manager – Automation and Industrial Engineering
| Company | Semtech |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
| Salary | $120000 – $180000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechatronic, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
- 7+ years of experience in automated manufacturing or a related high-volume production environment.
- 3+ years of successful cross-functional team leadership with a track record of managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles (e.g., VSM, 5S, TPM, JIT, Kaizen, SPC).
- Hands-on experience with SCADA, and PLC systems (e.g., Studio 5000, Automation Direct, TwinCAT).
- Proficient in SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence across teams and levels.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%) to support external partners or manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers; align priorities with business needs and foster professional growth. (15%)
- Provide leadership on MES, SCADA, and PLC/automation systems to enable real-time monitoring, traceability, and control. (15%)
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D to implement scalable, high-efficiency production solutions. (10%)
- Analyze production and equipment performance data to support continuous improvement and predictive maintenance. (10%)
- Prepare and present project updates, ROI analyses, and improvement outcomes to senior leadership. (10%)
- Define and execute strategic automation and process improvement projects using Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma tools. (10%)
- Drive the development and maintenance of cost models to inform process changes and capital investments. (10%)
- Oversee CapEx projects, including vendor selection, equipment specifications, and implementation oversight. (10%)
- Optimize facility layouts and cleanroom processes using lean manufacturing principles. (5%)
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards across all initiatives. (5%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master Degree in Industrial, Mechatronic, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years of management experience.
- Familiarity with semiconductor assembly or related high-tech manufacturing, including cleanroom environments.
- Experience with FlexSim, Tableau, SAP, SECS / GEM and OPC / industrial protocols.
- MES development and management.
- 7 years’ experience in PLC programming and HMI design.
- Software programming qualification (C#, C++, VB.Net).
- Familiar with SAP, AutoCAD, 5 Whys, 8D.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.