Senior Manager, Automation & Controls
Entegris
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Billerica • Colorado • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Define strategic automation objectives that align with business priorities, including measurable outcomes and compliance with global standards.
- Oversee successful FAT and SAT execution for all Automation & Controls projects.
- Develop and deploy standardized automation architectures across all plants to drive consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Lead root ‑ cause analysis and resolution of chronic automation and controls issues to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, and vendor teams to ensure seamless integration of new automation systems and technologies.
- Provide expert technical guidance to plant teams, supporting troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement of automation systems.
- Coach and develop engineering talent across North America, fostering a culture of innovation, capability building, and technical excellence.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies in automation, controls, robotics, and digital manufacturing; recommend and implement best ‑ in ‑ class solutions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in all automation and controls activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Controls, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing operations with at least 5 years in leadership capacity.
- Technical expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI development, and industrial networking.
- Proven success in developing standardized automation architectures across multi ‑ site operations.
- Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving abilities with a history of resolving complex technical challenges.
- Advanced project management capability with experience leading multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership and coaching skills focused on talent development and cross ‑ functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Experience partnering with Engineering, IT, OT, and Supply Chain to ensure secure, integrated automation solutions.
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards relevant to automation and controls.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- A progressive (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- Education assistance to support your learning journey
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingSCADA systemsHMI developmentindustrial networkingautomation architecturesroot cause analysistroubleshootingoptimizationproject managementdigital manufacturing
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem solvingleadershipcoachingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluencingcollaborationinnovationcapability building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering