Supervisor, Automation Tech

About Us:

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

 Job Summary:  Job Summary: 

The Automation Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of Production Automation Technicians within a highly automated pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environment. This role provides daily leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to ensure automation systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting production, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The Automation Supervisor is responsible for maintaining and improving automated manufacturing systems, including robotics, vision inspection systems, PLC-based controls, automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, and data collection systems. This position plays a critical role in supporting regulated manufacturing processes through strong technical leadership, equipment reliability initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and compliance with quality system requirements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, schedule, train, and develop Production Automation Technicians.
• Establish daily priorities based on production needs, equipment issues, and projects.
• Provide hands-on technical support for robots, automation cells, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and other automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and control-related issues.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor automation-related downtime and lead efforts to identify and eliminate recurring problems.
• Support installation, programming, modification, and integration of new automation equipment.
• Ensure automation work, equipment changes, and repairs are properly documented.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and medical manufacturing quality requirements.
• Promote safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, and proper PPE.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, labor reduction, scrap reduction, and downtime.
• Maintain effective shift-to-shift communication and provide management with updates on significant issues and projects.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when additional technical support is required.

• Promote professional development and employee engagement through training programs and technical knowledge sharing
• Ensure alignment of technical operations with corporate goals and customer expectations
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies and promote a workplace culture of safety and sustainability

Essential Qualifications:

• Technical degree or training in Automation, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field preferred.
• 3 years of leadership in industrial automation robotics, controls, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, sensors, servos, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience in Medical device and Pharma products in injection molding and contract assembly preferred.
• Wittmann robots, electrical & pneumatic schematics, EOATs, etc.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, including customers and vendors.
• Strong or proven leadership and employee development background. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have very strong computer skills to include the knowledge of a variety of computer software applications to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and IQMS. 
• Knowledgeable and Capable of effectively applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Capable of multi-tasking, organized, excellent time management skills.
• Experienced in managing budgets and analyzing costs.
• Strong technical, analytical, and presentation skills

ADA Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection

What SMC has to offer?

• Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
• Stable schedule
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and career growth programs
• Amazing co-workers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. 

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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