.Responsible to supervise the Advanced Automation Solutions Engineering group for OCS AMER, in charge of the development of key automation solutions for different optic fiber connectorization processes.Committed to expedite solutions that meet the manufacturing plant expectations.Supervise the development of Project Management initiatives, Controls Engineering development and Process Fundamental Understanding.Communicate project status and plans to broad audiences and leadership groups.Provide mentorship for design, installation and debug of equipment required for next generation manufacturing. These systems will provide ground-breaking cost reduction programs throughout the division and different process areas!Support defining the roles needed to deliver equipment capability.Building technical proficiency and aligning resources within the area.Provide hands-on leadership within the process area and equipment needs.Develop equipment specifications that address critical needs.Build relationships with a network of equipment suppliers to deliver to specifications.Lead team to create and deliver machine specification and troubleshooting documents to plant organizations.Foster and drive equipment standardization across plants and process areas where possible.Supervise the definition of technical direction, including vendor selection, as well as managing project forecast and spend.Provide problem solving and technical expertise to ensure timely resolution of short-term equipment issues and higher-level troubleshooting.Responsible for driving both cost and schedule updates on assigned projects.Provide specific engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge (understands theories and fundamentals), and responsible for leading projects to get to root cause of issues and put permanent solutions in place.Work with equipment vendors and system fabrication and integration shops to deliver new equipment and capabilities.Supervise the tracking, scheduling and capital management of projects using PV ProjectPlace and PV Portfolios platforms.Coordinates installation, debugging and initial operation of new equipment and systems.Meets all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements for automation projects.Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.Travel Requirements:Up to 10% of time Internationally.Hours of work / work schedule / flex-time:Standard Monday-Friday business hours.Required Education:Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic, Electronic or similar.Required Years and Area of Experience:Minimum of 5+ years of relative experience with equipment design and delivering and supporting systems in manufacturing.Required Skills:Experience in equipment design and understanding of design concepts.Track record of delivering results and working with outside equipment design and integration firms.Broad manufacturing and engineering experiences
