ABEC · 3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Automation
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, seeking an Engineering Manager, Automation to lead their global Automation Engineering function. This position involves managing a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the delivery of automation solutions that meet project expectations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and manage a global team of Automation Engineers and Technicians, including performance management, coaching, hiring, and capability development
Plan, coordinate, and manage departmental labor and facility resources to support current and forecasted project and service demands
Establish clear priorities, execution discipline, and accountability across the Automation function
Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, development, programming, testing, and implementation of automated control systems
Ensure automation deliverables meet defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Partner with Project Management to align automation execution with overall project plans, milestones, and customer commitments
Support accurate automation system cost, labor, and lead-time estimates for project and service quotations
Review and challenge technical approaches to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and support long-term maintainability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Automation Department to achieve measurable improvements in delivery predictability, lead time, rework reduction, and overall quality
Promote standard automation platforms, reusable software components, and consistent engineering practices to improve efficiency and scalability
Support automation system testability, validation readiness, and improved FAT/SAT outcomes through stronger upfront engineering and execution discipline
Identify and address systemic issues impacting quality, throughput, or customer satisfaction
Interface with Project Management, Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service teams to ensure technically sound and commercially competitive automation solutions
Support the evaluation and integration of new tools, technologies, and platforms that enhance ABEC’s automation and controls capabilities
Contribute to long-term automation strategy aligned with business growth, operational scalability, and continuous improvement objectives
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects, customers, and team development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (discipline flexible; Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field)
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a project-based, technical environment, including resource planning, performance management, and delivery accountability
Strong technical foundation with the ability to lead, review, and challenge automation and controls designs
Experience delivering complex engineered systems in regulated, industrial, or highly controlled environments
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Service teams
Automation, controls, or software engineering experience is a plus, although strong engineering leadership experience is required
Preferred
Experience with batch systems, regulated processes, or standards such as ISA-88 is a plus
Benefits
DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
Company-paid life insurance.
Industry-leading 401K plan (40% match!)
College tuition benefit program
Employee Referral Program
Discretionary Bonuses
Company
ABEC
ABEC has been a global leader in delivering integrated process solutions and services for manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Founded in 1974
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-09-15Seed
Leadership Team
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Scott Pickering
CEO & Chairperson
Jack Wilson
Founder and Chairman of the Board
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