Automation Development Manager

Overview

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry.  Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.  Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Automation Development Manager Position Summary: 

The Automation Development Manager is the strategic technical leader responsible for defining, developing, and executing the automation strategy across multiple facilities.  This will include leading cross-functional teams, directing automation standards and capital strategy to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable solutions to meet our business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the multi-year automation roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational efficiency goals, and cost reduction targets
• Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to engineers, technicians, and business leaders to strength automation capabilities
• Provide technical leadership on escalated equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process problem resolution across the area of responsibility
• Work closely with internal and external suppliers to ensure components and hardware meet equipment safety, operational and reliability standards
• Ensure equipment adherence is achieved by supporting Engineering Project Managers, Engineers, Equipment OEMs and Integrators during the assessment, procurement, testing, installation, and commissioning phases
• Oversee consistent application of the Standard Operating Procedures regarding automation design specifications and controls standards
• Identification, sourcing, benchmarking and training for emerging automation technologies
• Drive cross-company collaboration with using similar automation equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7  years working with automation systems integration including 3 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to set automation strategy and translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions
• Experience standardizing automation platforms, controls architectures, and engineering best practices across multiple sites
• Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies or Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think creatively, drive results, focused on daily tasks, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have a positive attitude
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and control components
• Familiar with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Zebra)
• Familiar with various motion controllers/actuators (ITI, SMC, Robotiq)
• Familiar with Robotics (Fanuc, Yushin, Epson, UR, Collaborative Robots)
• Certifications or licenses
• Experience in a highly regulated medical device industry

Pay Range

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20 hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week. 

30 hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 

Salary : $124,400 - $186,600