Talent.com
Director of Automation Engineering (Waltham)
Director of Automation Engineering (Waltham)firstPRO, Inc • Waltham, MA, US
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Director of Automation Engineering (Waltham)

Director of Automation Engineering (Waltham)

firstPRO, Inc • Waltham, MA, US
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.part_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Job Summary

The Director of Automation Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for driving automation initiatives across the organization. This role sets the strategic vision for automation, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering high-impact solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and scalability. The Director will oversee project selection, prioritization, and execution, focusing on high-ROI opportunities and the use of common technologies across multiple operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and implement an automation roadmap that supports objectives such as quality improvement, capacity expansion, ergonomic enhancements, and labor optimization.
  • Identify and prioritize automation opportunities that deliver measurable value across the business.

Team Development

  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

    • Project Oversight

  • Guide automation projects from concept through deployment, ensuring timely, high-quality execution and smooth integration into production environments.
  • Oversee project selection, budgeting, timelines, and deliverables to maintain alignment with strategic goals.

    • Technology Advancement

  • Champion advanced automation technologies including collaborative robots, robotic palletizers, automated material handling systems, and other cutting-edge solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategies for adoption across the organization.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with operations, manufacturing, product development, and engineering teams to integrate automation into existing processes and new product designs.
  • Communicate plans, progress, and results to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

    • Responsibilities

    Technical Leadership

  • Architect and implement advanced automation systems, including robotics and material handling solutions, to improve productivity, quality, and scalability.
  • Ensure seamless integration of automation technologies into existing operations with minimal disruption.
  • Establish post-implementation review processes to evaluate system performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies, redundancy planning, and compliance measures to ensure reliability and regulatory adherence.

    • Team and Project Management

  • Lead, mentor, and grow the automation engineering team through structured training, development plans, and performance feedback.
  • Oversee project governance including timelines, budgets, documentation, and validation.
  • Provide comprehensive handover, training, and system documentation to internal teams prior to deployment.
  • Standardize procurement and implementation processes through controlled procedures and templates.

    • Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and leadership teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Present clear and consistent updates on plans, status, and results to stakeholders.
  • Work with product development teams to incorporate automation requirements and design-for-manufacturability considerations into new designs.

    • Strategic Planning

  • Develop and maintain an annual automation roadmap, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI projections, and replacement schedules.
  • Balance short-term and long-term initiatives to optimize team efficiency and impact.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage and foster innovation.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification and expertise in process flow analysis.
  • Knowledge of FDA, QSR, and ISO regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    • Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum 10 years of automation engineering experience across diverse applications.
  • At least 8 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex automation projects.
    • [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Director Of Engineering • Waltham, MA, US

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Director of Mobile & GenAI Platform Engineering

    Director of Mobile & GenAI Platform Engineering

    Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Newton, Massachusetts, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A leading education and care company in Newton, MA is seeking a Director of App Dev for Mobile and GenAI.This hybrid role involves leading the development of mobile applications and AI solutions, c...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Attleboro, Massachusetts
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Assistant Manager

    Assistant Manager

    Crunch Fitness - Red Brick • North Attleboro, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Crunch Fitness, our philosophy is simple : No Judgments.We believe fitness should be fun, inclusive, and welcoming to everyoneno matter their shape, size, age, race, gender, or fitness level.Work...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director of Paper Machine Services

    Director of Paper Machine Services

    Jobot • Watertown, MA, US
    [job_card.permanent]
    This Jobot Job is hosted by : Craig Rosecrans.Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary : $160,000 - $205,000 per year.We are seeking...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Project Manager- Automation Engineering

    Project Manager- Automation Engineering

    Amphenol TCS • Nashua, NH, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Position : Project Manager – Automation Engineering.Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom / Datacom market ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director of Sustaining Engineering (Rapid DNA)

    Director of Sustaining Engineering (Rapid DNA)

    Peskind Executive Search • Waltham, MA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Senior Manager / Director of Sustaining Engineering.Our client is seeking a Senior Manager / Director of Sustaining Engineering to maintain and improve their existing products.This role requires a play...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI

    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI

    Entegris • Billerica, MA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI.Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue tha...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Automation Engineering

    Automation Engineering

    Nova Biomedical • Waltham, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Nova Biomedical : One Global Brand.Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand,.By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflo...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director of Operations

    Director of Operations

    Boston Materials • Billerica, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Boston Materials produces advanced materials with enhanced energy transfer properties using its patented Z-axis Carbon Fiber technology. The Company's products solve critical performance bottlen...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Director of Engineering

    Senior Director of Engineering

    Computrition, Inc. • Bedford, MA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Senior Director of Engineering - Healthcare AI & Innovation.We are seeking a visionary Senior Director of Engineering to lead our R&D and software engineering teams as we build AI-enhanced healthca...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director of Consulting

    Director of Consulting

    Mantis Innovation • Burlington, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Product Manager - Automation Solutions

    Director, Product Manager - Automation Solutions

    Methods Machine • Sudbury, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Product Manager – Automation Solutions is responsible for leading the development and delivery of both standard and custom automation solutions. This role requires a blend of technical exp...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    E-Kit Field Tech

    E-Kit Field Tech

    MedWiz Pharmacy • Foxborough, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The E-Kit Field Technician will play a crucial role in supporting our field operations by conducting various audits, managing medication inventory, providing user training, resolving issues, and fa...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director Of Operations

    Director Of Operations

    The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, PC • Acton, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm is looking for a high-caliber Director of Operations to drive the smooth, efficient, and scalable operation of our fast-growing estate planning law firm.We&rsqu...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director of Platform Engineering (hybrid)

    Director of Platform Engineering (hybrid)

    Johnson Controls • Westford, Massachusetts, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Johnson Controls we transform the environments where people live work learn and play.From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort we drive the outcomes that mat...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Hardware Engineering Manager, Robotics & Automation

    Hardware Engineering Manager, Robotics & Automation

    Veo Robotics • Wilmington, MA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A leading automation company in Wilmington, Massachusetts is looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of engineers in designing and delivering cutting-edge robotic systems....[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Engineering Manager

    Engineering Manager

    Tutor Intelligence • Watertown, MA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Tutor Intelligence is building the technology and processes to let robots go where they’ve never gone before : the average American factory. We understand that general-purpose and generally-int...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director of Automation Engineering & Robotics Leadership

    Director of Automation Engineering & Robotics Leadership

    firstPRO, Inc • Waltham, MA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A staffing and recruiting company is looking for a Director of Automation Engineering in Waltham, MA.This role will lead automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while develop...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]