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# Automation Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $291,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer Vision, SolidWorks (CAD), Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ladder Logic, Network Segmentation, Structured Text
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.mt.com/en_US/careers/ApplicationMethods?jobId=23389

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.
 * 5-10 years of relevant, hands-on engineering experience.
 * Proficiency in 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
 * Strong experience designing complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.
 * Experience with PLC and motion programming, including Rockwell or Siemens platforms, structured text, ladder logic, and modular code.
 * Knowledge of SCADA/MES integration and industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, including network segmentation and cybersecurity best practices in GMP environments.
 * Experience working within ISO, cGMP, and Quality Management System requirements.
 * Understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods.
 * Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
 * Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
 * Fluent written and verbal English; Spanish preferred.
 * Self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
 * Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

## Description

Are you excited by the opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing solutions? As Automation Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of next-generation equipment and automation technologies that support Mettler Toledo's liquid handling business.
From custom fixtures to sophisticated semi-automated electromechanical systems, you will design and deliver equipment that combines precision mechanics, motion control, pneumatics, sensors, tooling, and machine vision. Your work will directly improve how products are built-making processes smarter, safer, more efficient, and more scalable. What You'll Do

 * Lead automation projects from concept, proof of concept, and design through commissioning, validation, and production launch.
 * Develop innovative manufacturing equipment and processes that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and process control.
 * Apply your expertise in precision mechanisms, pneumatics, servo systems, tooling, fixtures, actuators, sensors, and machine vision platforms such as Cognex and Keyence.
 * Translate user requirements and development parameters into robust, production-ready automated systems and control recipes.
 * Partner with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, Service Operations, and other teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
 * Champion Design for Manufacturability, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and standardization across manufacturing sites.
 * Lead equipment qualification, documentation, operator training, technology transfer, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
 * Manage external partners, including vendors, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
 * Build compelling business cases, capital investment proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations for strategic automation initiatives.
 * Assess project needs, resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
 * Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing automation engineering team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.