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Jobot lists this Automation Project Manager opportunity in river hills, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Project Manager - Automation/Robotics - Hybrid
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
Hosted by: Drew Fetter
A bit about us
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff through delivery. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional engineering/manufacturing activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, manufacturing engineering, or machine design/build environments, with the ability to oversee mechanical design, controls integration, fabrication, assembly, and system implementation activities.
Why join us
Competitive Base Salary
Equity in the company
Flexible Work Schedules
Accelerated Career Growth
Key Responsibilities
Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations
Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams
Coordinate mechanical design, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and system startup activities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans as needed
Monitor project costs, margins, labor utilization, and supplier/vendor performance
Handle project changes, scope adjustments, and contract-related discussions
Lead regular project review meetings and drive issue resolution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
Experience managing custom machine build, automation, manufacturing, or industrial engineering projects
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, controls, pneumatics, and manufacturing processes
Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Familiarity with welding, packaging, assembly, or automated production equipment is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and CAD/SolidWorks
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Travel: Approximately 15% travel to customer and supplier facilities as needed
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