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Automation & Project Engineer

Tenneco
Manitowoc, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

JOB TITLE: Automation / Project Engineer

LOCATION NAME: Piston Rings and Axle Shims, Manitowoc, WI

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

JOB SCOPE:

Lead automated manufacturing projects for new equipment and upgrading existing equipment related to high tolerance machining and grinding processes used in the production of diesel engine piston rings and drive axle differential shims. Lead projects from conception through equipment installation and buyoff. Lead cross – functional teams to research and deploy new automated manufacturing technologies to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and address customer concerns. Develop business case proposals for new equipment projects, including return on investment, timelines, and present proposals for approval to proceed. Track projects and report out on cost and benefit measurements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop project Scope of Work for new equipment and upgrading existing equipment
  • Adhere to Tenneco’s quality, environmental, health and safety policies related to production equipment
  • Create machine manuals, operator work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
  • Analyze and plan work force utilization, and layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in automation / engineering required
  • Project management certified professional a plus

EXPERIENCE:

  • Three years of experience leading automated manufacturing projects
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, speaking, and written skills
  • Machine shop and equipment maintenance experience a plus

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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