Manager, Automation Engineering

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**Role summary:**
The Automation Engineering Manager will lead the end-to-end integration and launch of the automation system in **Porterville, CA** , driving execution from design alignment through installation, testing, and final acceptance. The automation engineering manager is responsible for translating design intent into fully operational systems by coordinating equipment implementation, validating end-to-end performance, and ensuring readiness for operations handoff. Automation engineer managers partner closely with design, construction, and product teams to influence design enhancements, support change requests, and optimize system performance at site level—focusing on throughput, reliability, and scalability during commissioning and ramp. They also own key elements of project execution, including schedule alignment, budget tracking, and cost management of materials, scope changes, and site-specific risks to ensure s...