Automation Manager

Vulcanelements

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
On-site
Process equipment integration
Fat/sat and commissioning support
Automation systems integration
Vulcan Elements is seeking a hands-on Automation Manager to support the build-out of automation systems for a new manufacturing facility, from pilot through commercial scale

Job Summary

  • Vulcan Elements is seeking a hands-on Automation Manager to support the build-out of automation systems for a new manufacturing facility, from pilot through commercial scale.
  • This role will ensure complex process equipment integrates into a cohesive, reliable, and scalable plant environment, working closely with engineering firms, OEM vendors, and internal teams.
  • Responsibilities include process equipment integration, FAT/SAT & commissioning support, automation systems and facility system integration, and ensuring standards, compliance & reliability.

Matching Summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a hands-on Automation Manager to support the build-out of automation systems for a new manufacturing facility, from pilot through commercial scale.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process equipment integration
  • FAT/SAT and commissioning support
  • Automation systems integration
  • Standards, compliance, and reliability

Nice-to-have

  • Mission focus, technical excellence, transparency
  • Hands-on technical leadership
  • Collaboration with external partners

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation
  • Experience with engineering firms and OEM vendors
  • Experience supporting FATs, SATs, and commissioning
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, and industrial protocols
  • Experience supporting MES implementation
  • U.S. Person status required

Work Rights

U.S. Person required

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