Automation Engineering Manager

Ferro Technologies Inc
Livermore, CA, United States
28 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

.NET Framework Computer Animation Fieldbus C Sharp (Programming Language) Document Management Systems Embedded C Firmware Microsoft Visual Studio Windows Presentation Foundation Real-Time Operating Systems Software Tools Rslogix
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Robotic Automation Software RS-232 Structured Text Windows Forms Scripting Serial Peripheral Interface Git Process Control Systems Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment Software Version Control

Job description

Experteer Overview As Automation Manager you will lead a multidisciplinary automation team focused on advanced manufacturing systems. You will oversee development, integration, and lifecycle management of high-voltage power systems, electronics controller firmware, and C# control software for new equipment. You’ll steer software and controls engineering on RSLogix/Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff platforms, and drive robotics automation for wafer handling. You will align technical work with business goals, mentor engineers, and uphold safety and quality in semiconductor manufacturing. This is a chance to shape robust automation solutions within a global tech environment. Compensation / Benefits * Lead automation and controls engineering efforts across development and lifecycle phases * Oversee high-voltage power supply systems, firmware, and C# control software for next-gen equipment * Direct robotics automation for semiconductor wafer handling and processing * Utilize RSLogix for Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based platforms * Mentor engineers, ensure project alignment with business objectives, and promote safety and quality * Manage documentation and source control practices, and coordinate with production and development teams Tasks * 7-15 years of hands-on engineering software development in industrial control systems or embedded control systems * Proficiency with Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, HMI scripting/graphics/animation * Experience with PLCs, field bus networks, I/O modules, servo/stepper subsystems * Embedded C under RTOS; familiarity with I2C, SPI, RS-232 * Desktop development with Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework, WinForms, WPF * Knowledge of Git and engineering processes (document control, source control) * Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read assemblies and P&IDs Key requirements * Medical, Dental, Vision * Life & Disability * 401K Matching * Flexible Work Hours * Tuition Reimbursement * Leadership Development

Requirements

2026-08-11, PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based platforms * Mentor engineers, ensure project alignment with business objectives, and promote safety and quality * Manage documentation and source control practices, and coordinate with production and development teams Tasks * 7-15 years of hands-on engineering software development in industrial control systems or embedded control systems * Proficiency with Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, HMI scripting/graphics/animation * Experience with PLCs, field bus networks, I/O modules, servo/stepper subsystems * Embedded C under RTOS; familiarity with I2C, SPI, RS-232 * Desktop development with Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework, WinForms, WPF * Knowledge of Git and engineering processes (document control, source control) * Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read assemblies and P&IDs Key requirements * Medical, Dental, Vision * Life & Disability * 401K Matching * Flexible Work Hours * Tuition Reimbursement * Leadership Development

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