Automation Engineering Manager

Mettler Toledo AG · Oakland, United States

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

Are you excited by the opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing solutions? As Automation Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of next-generation equipment and automation technologies that support Mettler Toledo’s liquid handling business.From custom fixtures to sophisticated semi-automated electromechanical systems, you will design and deliver equipment that combines precision mechanics, motion control, pneumatics, sensors, tooling, and machine vision. Your work will directly improve how products are builtmaking processes smarter, safer, more efficient, and more scalable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead automation projects from concept, proof of concept, and design through commissioning, validation, and production launch.
• Develop innovative manufacturing equipment and processes that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and process control.
• Apply your expertise in precision mechanisms, pneumatics, servo systems, tooling, fixtures, actuators, sensors, and machine vision platforms such as Cognex and Keyence.
• Translate user requirements and development parameters into robust, production-ready automated systems and control recipes.
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, Service Operations, and other teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Champion Design for Manufacturability, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and standardization across manufacturing sites.
• Lead equipment qualification, documentation, operator training, technology transfer, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage external partners, including vendors, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
• Build compelling business cases, capital investment proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations for strategic automation initiatives.
• Assess project needs, resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing automation engineering team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.