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As the Principal Automation Engineer (LFF), you will provide strategic and technical leadership for automation across the Large Form Factor (LFF) operation. You will drive automation roadmaps, major capital projects, new product introductions, and factory transformation initiatives while serving as the site's highest-level automation subject matter expert.
The ideal candidate will come from a contract manufacturing environment (EMS or similar) and have demonstrated success leading automation initiatives supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. This individual should possess a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to partner effectively with manufacturing sites, automation vendors, and internal stakeholders to successfully deploy automation solutions.
As the Principal Automation Engineer (LFF), you will provide strategic and technical leadership for automation across the Large Form Factor (LFF) operation. You will drive automation roadmaps, major capital projects, new product introductions, and factory transformation initiatives while serving as the site's highest-level automation subject matter expert.
The ideal candidate will come from a contract manufacturing environment (EMS or similar) and have demonstrated success leading automation initiatives supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. This individual should possess a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to partner effectively with manufacturing sites, automation vendors, and internal stakeholders to successfully deploy automation solutions.
Develop and execute the LFF automation strategy and technology roadmap.
Lead major automation projects supporting NPI, capacity expansion, and operational excellence.
Drive deployment of robotics, vision, test, mechatronics, and material handling solutions.
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Experience leading large-scale automation projects and factory automation initiatives and contract manufacturing.
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